The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a budget-friendly option that's often significantly less expensive than the LG Gram 17, comes with a decent processor, and has a smaller, more portable 14-inch screen. It will handle everyday tasks and moderate work demands efficiently. However, if you need a larger, clearer display, the LG Gram 17 offers a sizable 17-inch screen with higher resolution. It also has a more powerful processor, better graphics capabilities, greater storage capacity, and a substantial amount of RAM, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and heavy multitasking. The tradeoff, aside from the price, is the LG Gram 17's larger size, which could be less convenient for frequent travel. Both laptops provide a good balance of performance and battery life, but the LG's newer hardware gives it an edge in power and graphical performance, at the cost of being less economical and less portable than the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 7490 offers fair 3D and gaming performance, partly due to its less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 620, while the LG Gram 17 provides a better experience with more capable Intel Iris Xe graphics; both have similar screen refresh rates which are standard for casual gaming but not ideal for high-end gaming that demands faster screen updates. Additionally, the Dell has a smaller display which might not be as immersive for gaming, while the LG's larger and higher resolution screen enhances visual clarity and overall gameplay at the cost of reduced portability due to its size.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has an older CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen which makes it less capable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the LG Gram 17, which boasts a newer CPU, more powerful integrated graphics, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen for finer detail in visual work. Despite these differences, the Dell Latitude 14 7490's smaller size and likely lower price might appeal to those prioritizing cost savings and greater portability over top-tier performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 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
7.1/10
8.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 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
6.7/10
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 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 display provides enough clarity and brightness for tasks like browsing or office work, while the LG Gram 17's larger screen and higher resolution offer more workspace and sharper images. For engineering and design, both laptops have good color accuracy, but the LG's larger display might be more appealing for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's screen is ideal because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a more immersive experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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.
Cost
$300
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 14 7490 to have very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and LG Gram 17 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 LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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