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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 is a budget-friendly option that's significantly less expensive and offers stability with its Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for general use and basic tasks. However, it's heavier compared to the XPG Xenia 14. The XPG Xenia, despite being costlier, has a newer generation Intel i5 processor with better integrated graphics, which can handle more demanding tasks like light gaming and photo editing. Its display also has a higher resolution and different aspect ratio, which might be preferable for productivity tasks. Additionally, the Xenia is considerably lighter, enhancing its portability. Consider the Dell if cost is a major concern and your tasks are not graphics intensive; choose the XPG Xenia 14 for better performance in graphics-related tasks and a more portable design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 14 7490
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.7
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for general use.
For general use, the Dell Latitude's fair screen quality arises from adequate resolution and brightness, which ensure comfortable everyday viewing, but it may lack the panel quality that makes the XPG Xenia's display more vivid. In engineering and design, both laptops offer good screen quality because they cover a wide range of colors, crucial for precise visual work; however, neither is exceptional for gaming and 3D, as their refresh rates are not high enough to ensure the smooth visuals that fast-paced or highly detailed rendering requires. The XPG Xenia maintains its edge in general use scenarios with a better balance between resolution, brightness, and panel quality.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 offers a durable build, comfortable keyboard, and good performance for everyday tasks with its 8th Gen Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM; it strikes a balance between portability and battery life, making it reliable for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 with an older Intel UHD Graphics 620 and the XPG Xenia 14 with a newer Intel Iris Xe both support typical screen refresh rates, which is adequate but not ideal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates. Both have competent CPUs and quality IPS displays, although neither excels in the very important aspects of GPU performance and refresh rates for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has an older generation Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, which may limit its capability for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the XPG Xenia 14, despite having a newer but lower tier Intel i5 processor, benefits from better integrated graphics, contributing to its stronger performance in such tasks. The XPG also offers a better screen resolution and pixel density, enhancing detail and workspace for design applications, while the Dell Latitude falls short with a standard full HD resolution and lower contrast screen.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
7.2
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 and XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 14 7490 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2018 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.11 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.7" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-8650U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 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."
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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