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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers more recent and slightly robust hardware ideal for tasks that require a bit better performance, but it's larger and less portable. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, though it might have slightly less cutting-edge internals, is more affordable and lighter, making it a better choice for everyday tasks and frequent travel. If you prioritize newer technology and can handle a larger form factor, the Inspiron might be worth the extra cost. However, if cost savings and portability are your main concerns, the Latitude would be the more practical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, with a 16-inch screen and Intel i5 CPU, is good for general use, offering a large viewing area and solid performance, alongside ample storage and memory, but its size impacts portability and it has a moderate battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is preferred for engineering and design due to its newer processor and capable integrated Iris Xe graphics, making it better for CPU and GPU intensive tasks, along with a higher quality screen suitable for detailed work.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for software development, and content creation, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Inspiron 16 5620 and Latitude 14 7490 both offer screens with satisfactory clarity, detail, and visibility in different lighting, catering to everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, the Latitude 14 7490 stands out with better color reproduction, vital for professionals who require precision in color-critical applications. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, meaning they can't deliver the smooth visuals that these tasks typically demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has 8 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.
Cost
$500
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a price of $500 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5620 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated graphics—the Inspiron with Intel Iris Xe and the Latitude with Intel UHD Graphics 620—which offer modest gaming performance compared to dedicated gaming GPUs, and both have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which are serviceable for casual gaming but not optimal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 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
7.5
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 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 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5620 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | 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 | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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