The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a budget-friendly option that is less expensive compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, suitable for general use with moderate performance. It is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it easier to carry around. Consider your primary use—whether it's for everyday tasks or intensive applications—to guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
7.2/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its integrated Intel UHD Graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, provides a fair gaming experience that's suitable for less demanding titles. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a much higher 360Hz screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications that require quick, smooth visuals and more graphical power.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers very good performance for engineering and design due to its latest, powerful processor and high-end GPU which are essential for such tasks, alongside superior screen quality which benefits design work. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with an older processor and less capable integrated graphics, provides only fair performance for those same tasks but offers better portability due to its smaller screen size and lower weight.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Screen Quality
6.7/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a balance of resolution and brightness, making everyday tasks like reading and web browsing comfortable, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's higher resolution and brightness provide a sharper and more vibrant display. In engineering and design, the Dell’s fair color accuracy covers a moderate range of color gamuts, crucial for precise visuals, but the Gigabyte, with better color gamuts, ensures richer and more accurate color representation for professional work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D tasks, as their lower refresh rates don't provide the smooth visuals needed for high-speed gaming or fluid 3D modeling despite their decent resolutions and panel types.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,000.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
"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."
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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