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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you need a solid, reliable laptop for general use, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 may be the smart choice. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is pricier, but it offers a more premium experience with a more versatile design due to its 2-in-1 capability, which can be particularly appealing if you value a touchscreen and tablet mode for presentations or creative tasks. The Lenovo's superior build and potentially better screen can make it more suitable for those who prefer a high-end finish and may work with more visually intensive tasks. Keep in mind, though, that the Dell might offer better value for money if performance meets your needs and you don't require the extra features that the Lenovo provides. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.7
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
A laptop like the Dell Latitude with fair screen quality offers adequate resolution and brightness for typical tasks like web browsing and document editing, but it might not provide the wider color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate can hinder the experience in fast-paced 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's screen produces crisp images and bright colors suitable for daily tasks and detailed design work, thanks to its good color accuracy and appropriate brightness. However, while both have displays with good resolution and decent panel types, their lack of high refresh rates can reduce the smoothness and responsiveness needed for a satisfying gaming or 3D rendering experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 with its sturdy build, adequate battery life, and a comfortable keyboard, combined with an i7 processor and sufficient RAM, delivers reliable performance for everyday tasks and multitasking, making it suitable for general use. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, although it has a lower-tier i5 processor, stands out with its higher resolution, touchscreen display, excellent keyboard, and 2-in-1 flexibility, providing an immersive user experience for general-purpose computing, along with the added benefits of portability and modern features like facial recognition.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the Dell Latitude 14 7490 in engineering and design use primarily because it has a newer processor with improved graphics, better screen resolution and quality, which are very important for such tasks. While both laptops have similar RAM, the Titanium Yoga's higher contrast ratio, alongside its more advanced processor and graphics, offers a smoother experience in demanding applications, which compensates for its slightly shorter battery life and contribution to its slightly lower portability.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
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How the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
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."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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