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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, consider that the Dell is much less expensive, making it suitable for general use and business applications. It's lighter and offers longer battery life, which benefits portability. However, the Aorus 17G, while pricier, delivers significantly better performance for gaming, 3D work, and intensive engineering tasks due to its superior graphics card and processor. The Aorus also has a larger and faster refresh rate screen, ideal for immersive experiences, but it's heavier and less convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490, with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620, is less suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, which boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, enhancing visuals and motion fluidity in games.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and significantly better graphics card, which are essential for such tasks. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is lighter and more portable with a higher portability score, but it has a less capable CPU and GPU, affecting screen quality and resulting in only fair performance for engineering and design uses.
Screen Quality
6.7
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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's screen has suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and its decent color reproduction meets the needs for most engineering and design work, but the lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a good balance for general use and engineering applications with its high-resolution panel capable of displaying a wide range of colors accurately. However, even though it has a better screen than the Dell for gaming due to a higher refresh rate, for demanding 3D tasks, professionals may still find it lacking compared to specialized gaming displays.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
17.3in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a good balance for general use with a focus on portability and battery life, sporting a smaller screen, lighter weight, and longer battery usage, alongside a decent processor and RAM that meet typical workloads. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its larger screen, more robust CPU, and superior graphics card, leans towards users needing higher performance for more demanding tasks, though this comes with reduced battery life and less portability due to a heavier build.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
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 Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.1
7.2
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
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i7-11800H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 99 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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