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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is your main concern and you're looking for a reliable device for basic tasks, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 would be a sensible choice. On the other hand, if you require higher performance for activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you're willing to invest more, the Lenovo V15 may serve your needs better. Remember though, high-performance laptops often mean shorter battery life and less portability. Consider the types of tasks you'll be performing most often and the places you'll be using the laptop to decide which tradeoffs you're willing to accept. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Latitude 14 7490.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.7
5.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a satisfactory display for general tasks due to its balance of resolution and brightness, making it versatile for daily productivity and media consumption. For engineering and design, the Dell's better color accuracy and wider color gamut support ensure more precise visual representation, a critical aspect for those fields. However, its lower refresh rate impacts gaming and 3D work negatively, where fluid motion and quick screen updates are essential for an immersive experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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.
Build Quality
7.4
6.7
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$579
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo V15 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a potent combination of a high-quality IPS screen, more robust battery life, and excellent portability, making it well-suited for a wide range of general use cases. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, with its larger screen and ample storage space, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, though its TN panel might not offer the same screen quality, and its heavier weight slightly hinders portability.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo V15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490, featuring Intel UHD Graphics 620, offers basic visual performance that's sufficient for casual gaming but not for high-end 3D applications, and its standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate does not cater to fast-paced gaming scenarios. Similarly, the Lenovo V15 comes with integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics, which can handle entry-level gaming and some 3D tasks but is similarly limited by its ordinary 60 Hz refresh rate and won't excel in demanding gaming environments.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers an Intel i7 processor with integrated graphics suitable for light engineering tasks and benefits from a higher quality IPS screen, while the Lenovo V15's AMD Ryzen 5 provides a similar level of performance but with a lower quality TN display. Both have adequate RAM for engineering and design work; however, the Dell's more vibrant screen gives a better visual experience for design, and the Lenovo offers double the storage and a larger screen, which might be a better value for storage-heavy tasks despite its slightly bulkier form and poorer screen quality.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Lenovo V15 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 14 7490 to have very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
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How the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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