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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is at a lower midrange price and is typically more expensive, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a budget-priced and generally less expensive option. If budget is a primary concern, the Latitude 14 7490 offers a balance between cost and performance. However, if you require newer hardware and features provided by the Inspiron 15 3530, and you're willing to spend more, it would be the way to go. Keep in mind that with the Latitude, you may sacrifice some performance and modern features for the sake of savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 14 7490.
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but falls short in color precision and vibrancy, making it less suitable for complex engineering and design work that requires a wide color range. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its higher-quality display, supports a broader color spectrum, enhancing the accuracy for engineering and design applications, yet both laptops lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth visuals in gaming and advanced 3D modeling.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$722
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with its Intel i5 processor, is a solid choice for everyday tasks, offering a balance of performance and battery life suitable for general use, but it has a lower-quality screen and less formidable battery endurance compared to the Latitude.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3530 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers a more capable integrated GPU suitable for light gaming and 3D work, with a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, but the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while featuring an older integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate, compensates with its portability and business-oriented features.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is favored for engineering and design use due to its more recent CPU and integrated graphics which typically offer better performance, a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, and additional RAM slots for upgrading memory. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while providing a slightly better portability advantage due to its smaller size and weight, has an older CPU and inferior integrated graphics, a standard refresh rate screen, and lacks upgradability with no spare RAM slots, making it less optimal for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 14 7490 to have very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Henry T. Casey | April 2018
"The Dell Latitude 7490's got the speed you need (and then some), a keyboard that's comfortable enough for writing all day long and a battery that supports a full 8-hour workday. If only the display were brighter and it managed heat better. If you need every minute of battery life you can get, the extended-battery version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T480 lasts 8 hours longer than the Latitude 7490, but its display is much less colorful."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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