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The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers better performance with a newer processor and is a great choice if you need to run demanding tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is more affordable and might suffice for general use or business tasks. The Inspiron 16 5630 also has a larger screen with a higher resolution, which may be preferable for multimedia and productivity, but is heavier and less portable than the Latitude 14 7490. Additionally, the Latitude has been around longer, which could be a consideration if you're looking for a tried-and-tested model. Remember that the Inspiron's higher cost reflects its newer technology and higher specifications, so if budget is a main concern and your tasks are not heavily resource-intensive, the Latitude 14 7490 might offer better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 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 5630 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use primarily due to its newer generation CPU, larger storage capacity, and higher screen resolution, which enhances multitasking, data storage, and visual clarity; though it is slightly heavier than the Dell Latitude 14 7490. The Latitude 7490, while still rated good for general use with competent RAM and CPU, offers better portability with its smaller size and longer battery life but has a smaller screen and less storage, making the Inspiron 16 5630 a preferable choice for those prioritizing performance and display quality over mobility and endurance.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.9
3.8/10
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
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7
6.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more recent and capable CPU and integrated GPU, providing stronger performance for computation-intensive tasks and basic graphical work, whereas the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with an older CPU and less capable graphics, offers adequate but comparatively limited capabilities for such tasks. Despite a larger screen and higher weight making the Inspiron less portable, both laptops have desirable screen quality and additional aspects such as keyboard and speaker quality that support moderate engineering use, with the Latitude being more portable but with less storage and processing power.
Content Creation
8.1
7.3
8.2/10
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 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
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
7.9
7.1
8.2/10
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 5630 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 likely offers a higher resolution and brighter display, making it well-suited for general tasks and detailed engineering work, but its standard refresh rate affects its gaming and 3D performance. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while having a decent resolution and acceptable brightness for general use, maintains good color accuracy for professional work in engineering and design due to its color gamut coverage. However, like the Inspiron, the Latitude's refresh rate is not geared towards the demands of gaming and 3D applications, which prefer higher refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
$849
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 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 5630 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 5630 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 5630 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 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 | 300 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 | Yes | 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 | 4 | 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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