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Updated January 12, 2024·
If portability is a priority and you need a laptop that is easy to carry around, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 may suit you because it is lighter and has a smaller footprint. However, if you need higher performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is a better choice as it has a more powerful processor and a dedicated graphics card. The MSI model also has a higher resolution display which is favorable for creative work or entertainment. The tradeoff is that it's heavier and usually more expensive than the Dell model. Additionally, if flexibility is important, the MSI Summit E16 Flip doubles as a tablet, offering greater versatility. The Dell, being less expensive, could be a better option if the budget is a major concern and the tasks at hand are more general-purpose computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a balanced package for general use, with a good quality 14-inch screen, decent battery life, and a robust build, ensuring satisfactory portability and performance for everyday tasks. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while heavier and with a slightly shorter battery life, provides a larger, high-resolution touchscreen that doubles as a tablet, a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for more demanding applications and versatile usage scenarios.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, which translates to smoother visuals and better performance in graphically intensive tasks. The Dell Latitude, with its Intel UHD Graphics 620 and standard screen refresh rate, is less capable in handling such demands, resulting in a fair experience compared to the good performance of the MSI Summit E16 Flip in gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.7
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a less robust CPU and integrated graphics, making it adequate for basic engineering tasks, with benefits in portability and lower weight. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is equipped with a more powerful CPU, a dedicated GPU, and a higher resolution touch screen, which collectively provide improved performance for engineering and design, at the cost of being slightly bulkier and heavier.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.7
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 fair screen quality is due to its decent resolution and brightness, but it may not have the premium panel type seen in the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which offers very good screen quality with a higher resolution and more vibrant display. In engineering and design, the MSI Summit excels with a screen that covers a wider color gamut, providing greater accuracy and range for detailed work, while the Dell Latitude offers a good but not exceptional color range. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short with poor screen quality as neither offers high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth visuals, although their resolutions and panel types provide a moderate viewing experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
Cost
$300
$1,550
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.1
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Latitude 14 7490 to have very good portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
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 Summit E16 Flip
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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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