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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a budget-friendly option with sufficient power for general use and basic productivity tasks. It is lighter than the Razer Blade 14 (2023) and offers a longer battery life, making it more portable and suitable for on-the-go users who prioritize cost savings and battery life over high performance. The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is significantly more expensive, with better performance for gaming, 3D applications, machine learning tasks, and engineering software due to its advanced AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics card. It also features a higher-resolution display with a faster refresh rate, which is ideal for creative work and entertainment but comes with shorter battery life and increased weight. Therefore, if budget constraints are less of a concern and you require top-tier performance for demanding applications, the Razer Blade 14 is the better choice; otherwise, the Dell Latitude 7490 offers good value for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very 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 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers higher screen resolution for sharper visuals and a more powerful CPU and GPU for demanding tasks, but it's heavier and may have a louder operating noise due to its gaming specifications compared to the Dell Latitude 14 7490, which is lighter and potentially better suited for quieter office environments. While both have solid build quality and comparable RAM, the Razer Blade's larger battery and newer operating system can be advantageous for those needing cutting-edge performance and longer unplugged use.
Gaming and AI
5.9
8.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is ranked very good for gaming and 3D because it houses a strong Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is just fair in this regard due to its significantly less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which limits its ability to render high-end graphics quickly.
Engineering and Design
6.5
8.7
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) surpasses the Dell Latitude 14 7490 in engineering and design use with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, and a higher resolution and brighter screen, which are crucial for intensive tasks and detailed visuals. Although the Dell Latitude offers adequate performance with its Intel i7 processor and Intel UHD Graphics, it falls short for high-end engineering tasks and lacks the advanced GPU and premium screen qualities of the Razer, making it a more basic but still capable option for less demanding engineering scenarios.
Content Creation
7.3
8.2
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 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.
When considering general use, screens with higher resolution and brightness deliver a clearer and more vibrant experience, which is where the Razer Blade 14 excels with its display properties over the Dell Latitude 14 7490. For engineering and design tasks, accurate color representation is crucial; the Razer's ability to cover a wider color spectrum makes it better suited for these purposes. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is critical for smooth motion, and neither laptop excels in this area, hence their poor screen quality for these uses.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good portability.
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How the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
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."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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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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