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Updated March 22, 2024·
The Dell Latitude offers a more budget-friendly option while delivering reliable performance for general business tasks, but if you need a laptop with a more premium build, higher display quality, and versatility due to its 2-in-1 form factor, the HP Spectre x360 may validate its higher price. The Spectre provides a better option for creative tasks or if you enjoy a touch screen with stylus support. It’s also more suitable for media consumption with its superior screen. On the other hand, the Latitude focuses on durability and may offer better battery life, making it a solid choice for on-the-go business professionals. Choose the Spectre for a convertible design with upscale features or the Latitude for practical functionality at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360 14.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers solid performance for general tasks with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, along with decent battery life and portability, making it a reliable choice for everyday work and travel. Meanwhile, the HP Spectre x360 14 elevates the experience with its superior screen quality for vivid visuals, a convertible design that enhances portability, and a longer-lasting battery, plus added benefits of a better keyboard and storage options, catering to those who prioritize a premium touch-friendly display and versatility for a variety of environments.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 7490, while offering moderate processing power, may not provide the optimal gaming or 3D experience due to its integrated GPU and standard screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth graphics rendering. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14 also has an integrated GPU and similar refresh rates, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities despite its potentially higher screen quality and flexible 2-in-1 form factor.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14 is favored for engineering and design due to a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU, which altogether handle demanding software more efficiently, and it boasts a higher quality screen for better visual accuracy. On the other hand, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers decent capability for engineering tasks, it falls behind the Spectre in performance, but it may gain points for being more portable and having a quieter operating noise, making it a more travel-friendly and less disruptive option.
Content Creation
7.3
8.7
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 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
8.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
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
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the Dell Latitude 14 7490, its fair screen quality for general use is due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it may lack the vibrant colors and sharpness of higher-end panels. For engineering and design purposes, the good screen quality comes from respectable color accuracy covering important color gamuts, but for gaming and 3D applications, the poor screen performance is primarily because of its lower refresh rate, which leads to less smooth visuals. The HP Spectre x360 14 boasts very good screen quality across general use and engineering due to its high resolution, brightness, and wide color gamut coverage, yet falls short for gaming and 3D, because even with a decent resolution and panel, it lacks the high refresh rate gamers need for fluid motion.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,630
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the HP Spectre x360 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | HP Spectre x360 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,630 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 3.45 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 8.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 68 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 2160p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
HP Spectre x360 14
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Rami Tabari | February 2024
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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