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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a budget-friendly option and mainly need the laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the web, using office applications, and streaming video, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a practical choice. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 is better suited for demanding activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning due to its more robust performance. However, this performance comes at the cost of higher price, potentially less portability due to a larger size or heavier weight, and possibly shorter battery life. Consider what you will use the laptop for most and whether the added power and cost of the Gigabyte A7 justify its purchase over the more affordable and portable Dell Latitude. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.3
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490's Intel UHD Graphics and 60Hz screen refresh rate provide adequate performance for casual gaming, whereas the Gigabyte A7 with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and higher 144Hz screen refresh rate delivers a more immersive and fluid gaming experience suitable for more graphically demanding games.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490's Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics are adequate for many tasks but may lag in performance during complex engineering simulations or graphics-intensive design work; it wins on portability, weighing significantly less than the Gigabyte A7 which, sporting a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia graphics, is better suited for demanding engineering programs or design software requiring higher graphical processing power despite being less travel-friendly.
Screen Quality
6.7
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a display that's clear and bright enough for regular tasks and accurate colors for professional engineering and design work, but its refresh rate is too low for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte A7 also offers a high-quality display for everyday use and design work with its color accuracy and decent resolution, but it falls short for gaming due to an insufficient refresh rate. Neither laptop has the high refresh rate that gamers need for smooth gameplay, though they serve well for general and professional use.
Battery
9.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$940
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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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
318.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its lighter weight and longer battery life, is well-suited for on-the-go users looking for efficient general use. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7, while bulkier and with a shorter battery life, offers a larger screen and superior graphics capabilities, making it better for visually intensive tasks but less portable.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.4/10
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 A7 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 A7 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 A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
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 | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
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 A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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