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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize a budget-friendly option that offers decent performance for general use and business tasks, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 excels in being more cost-effective and delivers adequate processing power for everyday activities along with a long battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals. However, if your work or hobbies involve resource-intensive applications like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, despite its higher cost, provides a significantly more powerful processor and graphics card, a higher resolution and refresh rate display for smooth visuals, but compromises on battery life and is heavier, affecting portability. Choose the Dell if cost and mobility are paramount, but opt for the Gigabyte if performance demands outweigh those considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is praised for general use as it offers solid performance with a good CPU and RAM, a decent screen, and great portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
5.9
8.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 features an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less suited for gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, on the other hand, comes with a high-end dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which significantly enhances its capability for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490's older CPU and integrated graphics are adequate for lighter tasks but limit its capability in demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15, equipped with a more powerful and recent CPU and a high-end dedicated GPU, offers significantly better performance suited for intensive computational and graphical tasks. The Dell Latitude offers a decent Full HD display, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15's screen is superior in resolution, color accuracy, and refresh rate, further enhancing its suitability for design work.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.1
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
6.7
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490's display offers sufficient resolution and brightness for typical tasks like browsing and document editing, but its limited color range may not fully satisfy users working with high-level engineering and design software that relies on precise color accuracy. The Gigabyte Aorus 15's screen stands out with a wide color gamut and high resolution, making it ideal for detailed design work, though its slower refresh rate means it won't be as smooth for fast-paced 3D applications and games. For gaming and 3D rendering where quick image changes are crucial, the lower refresh rates of both laptops could hinder the experience compared to models designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
15.6in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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 Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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