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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Gigabyte A5, consider your needs. If your priority is to save money and have a highly portable device, the Latitude, being less expensive and generally lighter, may better suit everyday tasks and business use. However, if you require high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, investing in the Gigabyte A5 could be beneficial despite the higher cost, as it typically offers more powerful hardware. The A5's higher performance often results in shorter battery life and less portability, so weigh whether performance or convenience is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good 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
6.5
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has an older Intel CPU and integrated graphics, making it less powerful for demanding engineering software compared to the Gigabyte A5, which has a newer AMD CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, offering better performance for design tasks. Although the Dell has a slightly brighter screen, the Gigabyte's superior screen color coverage will benefit design work, but it is also heavier and less portable than the Dell, which may be a consideration for users on the go.
Screen Quality
6.7
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Latitude's screen provides clarity and visibility with its resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks; however, the Gigabyte A5's likewise respectable resolution and brightness offer a pleasant viewing experience for casual users. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate the wider color gamuts on both laptops, as they ensure accurate color representation crucial for their work, with neither laptop giving a definitive edge in this scenario. Gamers and 3D designers, though, will find the lower refresh rates on both models suboptimal for their needs, preferring screens that offer smoother motion and better responsiveness.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$830
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 with its efficient CPU, sufficient RAM, and high-quality IPS screen supports general use comfortably, while its lighter weight and longer battery life make it more portable and durable for on-the-go tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5, also with ample RAM and a powerful CPU, is geared more towards performance with a superior GPU which can handle more graphics-intensive tasks, but has a shorter battery life and is heavier, limiting its portability for everyday carry.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.1
7.0
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Gigabyte A5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Gigabyte A5 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 Latitude 14 7490 and the Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
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 | 9.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Dell Latitude 14 7490
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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."
Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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