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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a budget-friendly choice that weighs less, making it more portable, with adequate performance for general use like web browsing, office work, and streaming. The battery life is good and should last through a workday. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is much more expensive but comes with a powerful processor and high-end graphics, suitable for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning. The MSI has a higher resolution and faster screen refresh rate but will be heavier and likely have shorter battery life, especially when performing demanding tasks. If budget is a concern and your usage is mainly for everyday tasks, the Dell could be a more practical choice; however, if performance in gaming or professional applications is a priority and you're okay with a heavier laptop with potentially shorter battery life, the MSI could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is appreciated for its portability and long battery life, making it suitable for users on the go, although its performance is less than that of the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which offers superior processing power and screen quality, ideal for demanding tasks and multimedia consumption; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may limit its mobility.
Gaming and AI
5.9
8.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good 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
8.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, which limit its ability when running engineering and design software, and its screen offers lower resolution and color accuracy compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which boasts a high-end CPU, dedicated gaming-class GPU, and superior OLED display, making it better suited for demanding engineering tasks despite being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.3
8.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
9.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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's screen is decent due to its satisfactory resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks like browsing and document editing, but the MSI Raider stands out with its superior resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience. The MSI Raider excels in engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts, providing accurate color reproduction which is crucial for those fields, while the Dell's fair color gamut coverage is sufficient but not ideal for color-critical work. However, when it comes to 3D applications and gaming, the MSI Raider's lack of a high refresh rate affects the smoothness of motion rendering, and while the Dell is not built for these uses either, the importance of panel type and resolution makes the MSI still more suitable for these tasks despite its shortcomings in refresh rates.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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How the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
MSI Raider GE67Hx
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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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