Dell Latitude 5490 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 3511: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 5490 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5490 is better than Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 5490 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5490
32 GB
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
16 GB
About 8% lighter

Dell Latitude 5490 weighed 3.52 pounds, 8% lighter than the 3.82 pounds Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

WeightDell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Pound
3.52 lbs.
3.82 lbs.
Kilogram
1.60 kg
1.73 kg

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Pros

Reasons that Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is better than Dell Latitude 5490.

Significantly newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2018

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a 15% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8650U inside Dell Latitude 5490.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 5490 - Intel Core i7-8650U
3,879
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Latitude 5490 - Intel Core i5-8350U
2,982
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Dell Latitude 5490 - Intel Core i5-8250U
1,971
Dell Latitude 5490 - Intel Core i5-7300U
1,777
Dell Latitude 5490 - Intel Core i3-7130U
1,454
Supports faster memory

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5490. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5490.

Memory type and speed
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 5490 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
11% larger display

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Dell Latitude 5490.

Display size
Dell Inspiron 15 3511
15.6-inch
Dell Latitude 5490
14-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryDell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Slots
x2
x1
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Latitude 5490 Price
Dell Latitude 5490 / Intel 1.7 GHz Core i5-8350U Quad Core CPU / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / 14 FHD (1920 x 1080) Display/HDMI/USB-C/Webcam/Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5490 / Intel 1.7 GHz Core i5-8350U Quad Core CPU / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / 14 FHD (1920 x 1080) Display/HDMI/USB-C/Webcam/Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$209.99
Dell Latitude 5490 Business Laptop | 14in HD | Intel Core 8th Gen i5-8250U Quad Core | 8GB DDR4 | 256GB Solid State Drive | Win 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5490 Business Laptop | 14in HD | Intel Core 8th Gen i5-8250U Quad Core | 8GB DDR4 | 256GB Solid State Drive | Win 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$181.49
Dell Latitude 5490 14" FHD Laptop Computer, Intel i7-8650U, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5490 14" FHD Laptop Computer, Intel i7-8650U, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$214.00
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Price
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 15.6 Inch Laptop, Full HD LED Non-Touch WVA Display - Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Carbon Black
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 15.6 Inch Laptop, Full HD LED Non-Touch WVA Display - Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Carbon Black
By Dell
$324.00
Dell Newest Inspiron 15 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12GB RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, WiFi, Windows 11 Home, Black
Dell Newest Inspiron 15 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12GB RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, WiFi, Windows 11 Home, Black
By Dell
$408.00
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home, Black
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 3511 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Touchscreen, Intel Core i5-1035G1, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, SD Card Reader, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home, Black
By Dell
$519.99

Availability

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Released20182021
Release DateAnnounced on January 18, 2018.Announced on April 14, 2021
Pricing-
  • $342.99
    i3-1115G4 4GB 128GB
  • $524.28
    i5-1035G1 8GB 256GB
  • $690.88
    i7-1165G7 12GB 512GB
Applicable Models-
  • Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (Intel Core Series)
  • 2021 Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (Intel Core Series)
  • Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Generations-

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Size Comparison
Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Dimensions13.1” x 9.0” x 0.8” (333.4 mm x 228.9 mm x 20.3 mm)14.11 x 9.27 x 0.68 ~ 0.74 inches (358.50 x 235.56 x 17.50 ~ 18.99 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.52 lb (1.60 kg)Starting at 3.82 lbs (1.73 kg)
Colors-
Carbon Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full size, optional backlit chiclet keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.0 x 2.17 in (101.7 mm x 55.2 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
    • Have dedicated left and right-click buttons.
Keyboard
  • Full-size keyboard with number pad.
  • Optional white backlight keyboard.
Touchpad
  • Multi-touch gesture-enabled precision touchpad.
  • Size: 4.52 x 3.14 in (115 x 80 mm)

Display

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Size14 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 14.0” HD
    1366 x 768 WLED 112 PPI 220-nits 60Hz anti-glare non-touch
  • 14.0” FHD
    1920 x 1080 WLED 157 PPI 220-nits 60Hz anti-glare non-touch
  • 14.0” FHD Touch
    1920 x 1080 OTP Lite 157 PPI 220-nits 60Hz anti-glare touchscreen
  • 15.6” HD TN Display
    1366 x 768, 100 PPI, 400:1, 25 ms response time, twisted nematic (TN panel), non-touch.
  • 15.6” FHD WVA Display
    1920 x 1080, 141 PPI, 400:1, 35 ms response time, wide view angle (WVA panel), non-touch.
  • 15.6” FHD WVA Touch Display
    1920 x 1080, 141 PPI, 600:1, 35 ms response time, wide view angle (WVA panel), multi-touch support.
  • All Configurations
    16:9 aspect ratio, 220 nits brightness, 45% NTSC, 60 Hz refresh rate, anti-glare.

Ports

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Dell Latitude 5490 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 1 x USB-C
    DisplayPort Only
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (4)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x VGA
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Back (5)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x power port
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4 
    Max output at 1080p@60Hz.
  • 1 x Power connector 
    4.5mm barrel type connector.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
  • 1 x SD Card Slot
    Full-size SD, SDHC, SDXC card.
  • 1 x Headset port
    3.5mm jack.

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Processor
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7130U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.70 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.60 → 3.50 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 3.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  5. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.90 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7130U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  4. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  5. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
MemoryMemory Info
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SODIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed:
    • 2133 MHz for 7th Gen Intel processors
    • 2400 MHz for 8th Gen Intel processors
Memory Configurations
  • 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SODIMM slots.
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR4 Memory.
  • Memory Speed:
    2666 MHz 3200 MHz
  • Memory Size per Slot: 
    4GB 8GB
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA GeForce® MX130 - 2GB GDDR5Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2280 slot
    • 1 x 2.5” SATA slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe SSD
    • Up to 1TB SATA HDD
  • 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
    PCIe NVMe Gen 3x4 SSD.
  • 500GB 1TB 2TB
    2.5-inch 5400 RPM HDD.
Storage Slots
  • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 slot.
  • 1 x SATA for 2.5-inch SDD/HDD.

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Qualcomm QCA6174A XR Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Wireless-AC 8265 2x2 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Qualcomm QCNFA435 (DW1810) Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1
  • Realtek RTL8821CE Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel 9462 Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 433 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6
    Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac), WiFi-6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1
MoreOptional Mobile Broadband
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (DW5811e) for AT&T, Verizon & Sprint. (US)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (DW5811e)(EMEA/APJ/ROW)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 HSPA + (DW5811e) (China/Indonesia/ India)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (DW5816e) Japan/ANZ/India/South Korea/Taiwan)
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Battery

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Size
  • 42 Wh
    3 cell, ExpressCharge Capable.
  • 51 Wh
    3 cell, ExpressCharge Capable.
  • 60 Wh
    4 cell, ExpressCharge Capable.
  • 60 Wh
    4 cell, Long Life Cycle.
  • 41 Wh 3-cell polymer battery.
  • 54 Wh 4-cell polymer battery
Supports ExpressCharge™ can recharge up to 80% in 60 minutes.
Power Supply
  • 65W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 90W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
65W Power Adapter
4.5mm barrel type connector.

Software

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro | Pro National Academic
  • Windows 11 Home | Home in S-mode | Pro | Pro National Academic
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial
  • Microsoft Office 30 Trial
  • Dell Product Registration
  • Dell Help & Support
  • SupportAssist
  • Dell Update
  • Dell Digital Delivery

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Front-facing camera
720p at 30 fps, HD RGB camera.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3246 Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3204 or Cirrus CS8409 (CS42L42 + TISN005825) High definition audio controller.
  • 2 x 2.5W stereo speakers.
  • 1 x combo headphone/microphone jack.
  • Single digital microphone.

Misc

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
Optional fingerprint reader sensor
Integrated with the power button.
Security
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified, TCG Certified
  • Optional Control Vault 2.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification (HW authentication configurations)
  • Optional hardware authentication bundle 2:
  • FIPS 201 contacted smart card
  • Control Vault 2.0
  • Optional hardware authentication bundle 4:
    • Touch fingerprint reader
    • FIPS 201 contacted smart card
    • Contactless smart card
    • NFC
    • Control Vault 2.0
  • Security lock slot (Noble Wedge Lock)
  • SED (Opal 2.0 - SATA Interface)
  • Statement of Non-Volatility
Optional fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support.
Warranty3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Inspiron 15 3511
At Glance
Released in Early
2018
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.52 lb
1.60 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C/8T, 1.90 → 4.20 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,106
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,879
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 620
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2400 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5490 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX130
2GB GDDR5
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 5
Single
USB-C
w/ DP Alt-mode
Optional
IR Camera
For Face Unlock
Built-in
Fingerprint Reader
Power Button
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.82 lb
1.73 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX350
2GB GDDR5

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