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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is an economical choice that offers reliable performance and is sufficient for general use with its decent processor and graphics. It is lighter and offers better battery life, which makes it more portable, an important factor if you travel frequently or work on the go. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 is pricier but significantly more powerful, especially for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming, due to its advanced processor and dedicated graphics. However, this power comes at the expense of portability as it's heavier and has lower battery life compared to the Dell. If you prioritize performance for demanding tasks and can accommodate a higher price, the Razer Blade 14 stands out. If budget constraints and portability are key concerns, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a capable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the Dell Latitude 14 7490 with a more powerful CPU and GPU, higher resolution screen, and better heat management, which translates to smoother and faster performance in demanding tasks. However, the Dell delivers in portability, with a lighter design and excellent build quality, making it more suited for daily on-the-go use, albeit with less robust performance compared to the Razer.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU and a typical 60hz screen refresh rate, making it adequate for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 comes with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a faster 165hz screen, offering a superior experience for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen processor, RTX GPU, and higher resolution screen, which are critical for demanding tasks and visual precision. Additionally, while both laptops offer good portability and keyboard quality, the Razer Blade's gaming laptop appearance and enhanced speaker quality may appeal to those prioritizing multimedia experience, though it may generate more operating noise and is heavier, impacting portability.
Content Creation
7.3
8.1
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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, a laptop with a bright, high-resolution display like the Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a clear and vivid visual experience, while the Razer Blade 14 provides an even sharper and more vibrant screen due to its superior panel quality. Engineers and designers will appreciate the Razer Blade 14's wide color gamuts, rendering accurate colors essential for their work, while the Dell's good screen will suffice but may not be as color-rich. Gamers and 3D professionals, however, may find both laptops lacking due to their insufficient refresh rates, despite reasonable resolutions and panel types that support detailed and stable images.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 both have very good portability.
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How the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | N/A | |
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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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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