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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Razer Blade 17 depends largely on your needs and budget. The Dell is more budget-friendly and offers good general-purpose performance with suitable features for business tasks and everyday use, while providing decent portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, while much more expensive, delivers top-notch performance with a significantly more powerful processor and graphics, making it better suited for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. You'll also get a larger and higher resolution screen but at the cost of reduced portability because it's heavier and larger. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its more modest processor and integrated graphics, offers sufficient performance for general use, alongside a lighter weight and longer battery life, making it quite portable and convenient for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.9
8.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Razer Blade 17 provides a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics and a screen with a high refresh rate, making visuals smooth and detailed. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its modest Intel UHD Graphics 620 and a standard refresh rate screen, is better suited for less graphic-intensive tasks and offers a fair gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.5
9.1
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is rated as fair for engineering and design mainly because it features an older generation processor, standard integrated graphics, and a full HD screen, making it less capable of handling intensive tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 excels with a latest generation high-performance processor, top-tier dedicated graphics, and a 4K screen, offering power and precision needed for demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.3
8.5
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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
8.5
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 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 has a display that offers adequate resolution and brightness, but the Razer Blade 17 outshines it with a higher quality panel that delivers more vivid and sharp visuals. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate the Razer Blade 17 more due to its superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, essential for precision work, whereas the Dell has limited color range, making it less ideal for detailed color work. However, both the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Razer Blade 17 are not optimal for 3D applications and gaming because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering, even though they offer decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 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
17.3in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the Dell Latitude 14 7490 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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