Dell Latitude 5480 vs. Dell Latitude 5490: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5480 and Dell Latitude 5490 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Latitude 5480 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Latitude 5480 over Dell Latitude 5490.
Dell Latitude 5490 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 5490 is better than Dell Latitude 5480.
2018 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-8650U inside Dell Latitude 5490 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7820HQ inside Dell Latitude 5480.
Dell Latitude 5490 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 5480. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5480.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX130 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Latitude 5490 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5480. It has thirteen versus twelve amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5480.
Ports | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
microSIM card slot | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
SIM card slot | Yes | No |
Smart Card Reader | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
USB-A | Yes x3 | Yes x3 |
USB-C | No | Yes |
VGA | Yes | Yes |
Total | 12 | 13 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5480 and Dell Latitude 5490.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
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Slots | x1 | x2 |
Type | DDR3L | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
Released | 2017 | 2018 |
Release Date | Announced on January 16, 2017. (CES 2017) | Announced on January 18, 2018. |
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Generations |
Exterior | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
Dimensions | 13.1 x 9.0 x 0.88” (333.4 x 228.9 x 22.45 mm) | 13.1” x 9.0” x 0.8” (333.4 mm x 228.9 mm x 20.3 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.52 lb (1.60 kg) | Starting at 3.52 lb (1.60 kg) |
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Display | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
Left (3)
Right (5)
Back (4)
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Right (4)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Info
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Discrete Graphics | - | Optional NVIDIA GeForce® MX130 - 2GB GDDR5 |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 |
Ethernet | Intel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller 10/100/1000 Mbps | - |
Wireless WAN | Optional Mobile Broadband
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More | - | Optional Mobile Broadband
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Battery | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
Size | 42 Wh 51 Wh 68 Wh |
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Power Supply |
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Software | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | 3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 5480 | Dell Latitude 5490 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Latitude 5480, a 14-inch machine, in early-2017. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-7820HQ with a boost clock speed up to 3.90 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 630 (24 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Latitude 5490 was introduced by Dell about a year later in early-2018. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX130 with 2GB GDDR5.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell Latitude 5480 and Dell Latitude 5490 have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 3.52 lbs. Moreover, measured at 13.1” x 9” x 0.88”, the Dell Latitude 5480 is considerably bulkier than the Dell Latitude 5490 at 13.1” x 9.0” x 0.8”.
There are a toal number of 12 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 5480. That includes a Thunderbolt 3 port, three USB-A ports, a microSD card slot, a VGA port, a SIM card slot, a headphone jack, a lock slot, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, and a power port. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the Dell Latitude 5490 that has a USB-C port, three USB-A ports, a full-size SD card slot, a Smart Card Reader, a VGA port, a headphone jack, a lock slot, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a microSIM card slot, and a power port.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 5480 supports up to 16GB 2400 MHz DDR3L memory that you can upgrade with one memory module slot on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For Dell Latitude 5490, it supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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