Dell Latitude 14 7490 vs LG Gram 16

The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is well-suited for general use due to its capable CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking, along with a high-quality screen and solid battery life, though it's a bit heavier which affects portability. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, offers an excellent balance between performance with a newer CPU and RAM, a superior high-resolution screen, and exceptional battery life, all housed in a very lightweight body, making it highly portable. Both laptops are equipped with adequate storage and quality keyboards, and manage heat and operating noise effectively, though the LG Gram has the added advantage of newer ports and a silent, fanless operation.

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.

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.

For general use, where clarity, readability, and comfort are key, both the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the LG Gram 16 offer sufficient resolution and brightness, but the LG Gram may provide a larger, more vivid display. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is critical, and while both laptops have good screen quality, professionals might prefer the LG Gram if it offers a broader range of colors beyond sRGB. Gaming and 3D applications demand high refresh rates for smooth visuals, and in this area, both laptops fall short as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the high refresh rates favored by gaming displays.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the LG Gram 16 are fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated GPUs—Intel UHD Graphics 620 and Intel Iris Xe respectively—which provide limited gaming performance compared to dedicated graphics cards, and they both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is lesser than the higher refresh rates preferred for gaming. While they have decent CPUs and screen quality, the GPU and screen refresh rates are the main factors making them fair rather than excellent for gaming and 3D applications.

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.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.