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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a more budget-friendly option that can handle general office tasks effectively with decent performance for its price range. It will work well for everyday computing needs, light productivity tasks, and offers a solid build quality. However, it might not be the best choice for heavy graphics or compute-intensive tasks due to its older Intel processor and integrated graphics. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while more expensive, comes with a more recent Intel processor and better integrated graphics, making it a good fit for more demanding workloads and creative tasks. Its highlight is the OLED touchscreen which also allows it to double as a tablet, offering a more flexible user experience, especially for those who value media consumption or need a versatile device for presentations. It's lighter and thinner, thus more portable, but this also means it could have fewer connectivity options compared to the Dell. When deciding between these two, consider your primary use cases. If cost is a major factor and you're looking for a reliable laptop for day-to-day tasks, the Dell is a practical choice. If you have a higher budget and need a more powerful, versatile, and portable device with better display technology for tasks like photo editing, casual gaming, or multimedia consumption, the Samsung would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 leads in engineering and design use thanks to its more advanced CPU, superior integrated GPU, and a more vibrant OLED screen making it good for such tasks, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490, with its older CPU and less powerful integrated GPU, has a less impressive IPS screen and is considered fair for these tasks. Additionally, the Galaxy Book2 360's lighter build and form factor enhance its portability, although the Latitude 14 7490 also offers decent portability and professional design.
Screen Quality
6.7
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a superior visual experience with its higher resolution and brighter screen, making text and images crisper and more vibrant, which is not as pronounced on the Dell Latitude 14 7490. When it comes to engineering and design, the Samsung wins again with a wider color gamut, essential for accurate color rendition which is particularly important for professionals in those fields, whereas the Dell, while good, doesn't match up in color accuracy. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, meaning neither can deliver the smooth visuals that fast-paced or graphically intensive scenarios demand.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a price of $300 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is well-suited for general use due to its solid performance with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, good screen quality, and a decent battery life despite it being heavier and less portable. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a slightly lighter and more portable form factor, an excellent battery life, a high-quality OLED touchscreen, and the convenience of a 2-in-1 convertible design, which may appeal to those valuing flexibility and better screen quality despite it typically commanding a higher price.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 to be only fair 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.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 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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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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