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Updated January 12, 2024·
For general use and a focus on economy, the Dell Latitude 7490 is less expensive and offers reliable performance, a lighter weight for better portability, and a solid battery life. In contrast, the HP Omen 15, while more expensive, provides significantly more powerful performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks with its advanced graphics card and processing power, as well as a higher refresh rate screen that makes for smoother visuals — this also makes it suitable for engineering applications. However, it's heavier and may have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a balance of CPU performance, screen quality, and portability, with a smaller screen and lower weight making it ideal for on-the-go use, while its respectable battery life supports extended use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The HP Omen 15 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 620 and 60Hz refresh rate found in the Dell Latitude 14 7490. While the Dell is sufficient for basic gaming, the HP is better suited for demanding games and 3D applications where graphical power and smoother visuals are crucial.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
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 HP Omen 15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 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.
For general use, the Dell Latitude 14 7490's fair screen quality is due to its adequate resolution and brightness, which suffice for day-to-day tasks but may not be as vibrant as higher-end displays. The HP Omen 15 offers good screen quality with better resolution and brightness, making colors more vivid and text sharper for a more pleasant general usage experience. Engineering and design professionals would find both laptops suitable for their work, as both likely cover a significant range of the color gamuts, but for 3D applications, neither laptop excels as their refresh rates are not as high as specialized gaming laptops, which may affect the fluidity of motion in fast-paced visual tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.1
7.6
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
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and HP Omen 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 HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 9.44" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 70.9 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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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