Dell Latitude 5490 vs. Dell Latitude 5330: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Latitude 5330 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 5490 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5490 is better than Dell Latitude 5330.

Upgradable memory

Dell Latitude 5490 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Dell Latitude 5330 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4DDR4
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX130 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

5% larger display

Dell Latitude 5490 has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude 5330.

Display size
Dell Latitude 5490
14-inch
Dell Latitude 5330
13.3-inch
Has three more ports and slots

Dell Latitude 5490 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5330. It has thirteen versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5330.

PortsDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
full-size SD card slotYesNo
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotNoYes
microSIM card slotYesYes
power portYesNo
RJ-45YesNo
Smart Card ReaderYesYes
Thunderbolt 4NoYes x2
USB-AYes x3Yes x2
USB-CYesNo
VGAYesNo
Total1310
More versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 5490 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 5330. It has eight versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5330.

PortsDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
USB-AYesYes
full-size SD card slotYesNo
microSD card slotNoYes
power portYesNo
RJ-45YesNo
Thunderbolt 4NoYes
USB-CYesNo
VGAYesNo

Dell Latitude 5330 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5330 is better than Dell Latitude 5490.

Significantly newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2018

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1265U inside Dell Latitude 5330 has a 63% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8650U inside Dell Latitude 5490.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 5330 - Intel Core i7-1265U
6,336
Dell Latitude 5330 - Intel Core i5-1235U
5,715
Dell Latitude 5330 - Intel Core i5-1245U
5,700
Dell Latitude 5490 - Intel Core i7-8650U
3,879
Dell Latitude 5490 - Intel Core i5-8350U
2,982
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 Latitude 5330 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 Latitude 5330 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 5490 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
About 25% lighter

Dell Latitude 5330 weighed 2.65 pounds, 25% lighter than the 3.52 pounds Dell Latitude 5490.

WeightDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
Pound
3.52 lbs.
2.65 lbs.
Kilogram
1.60 kg
1.20 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Latitude 5330.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5490
32 GB
Dell Latitude 5330
32 GB

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
$217.99
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
$244.00 12% OFF
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
$167.89
$181.50 7% OFF
Dell Latitude 5330 Price
Dell Latitude 5330 Business Laptop (13.3" FHD, Intel 10-Core i7-1265U Vpro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, IST Card) 2 x Thunderbolt 4, Backlit, Fingerprint, Webcam, NFC, 2024 Latitude 5000, Win 11 Pro, Gray
Dell Latitude 5330 Business Laptop (13.3" FHD, Intel 10-Core i7-1265U Vpro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, IST Card) 2 x Thunderbolt 4, Backlit, Fingerprint, Webcam, NFC, 2024 Latitude 5000, Win 11 Pro, Gray
By Dell
$749.98
Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 Business Laptop (13.3" FHD Touchscreen, Intel 10-Core i5-1245U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Active Pen) Backlit Keyboard, Webcam, 2024 Latitude 5000, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray
Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 Business Laptop (13.3" FHD Touchscreen, Intel 10-Core i5-1245U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Active Pen) Backlit Keyboard, Webcam, 2024 Latitude 5000, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray
By Dell
$749.98
Dell Latitude 5000 5330 Laptop (2022) | 13.3" FHD | Core i5 - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 10 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5000 5330 Laptop (2022) | 13.3" FHD | Core i5 - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM | 10 Cores @ 4.4 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$491.99

Availability

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
Released20182022
Release DateAnnounced on January 18, 2018.
  • Announced on March 31, 2022
  • Available in April 2022
Pricing-Starting at $1,562
Applicable Models-
  • Dell Latitude 13 5330
  • Dell Latitude 5330 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
  • Dell Latitude 5330 Laptop or 2-in-1
  • 2022 Dell Latitude 5330
Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
Dimensions13.1” x 9.0” x 0.8” (333.4 mm x 228.9 mm x 20.3 mm)12.04 x 8.17 x 0.67” (305.70 x 207.50 x 16.92 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.52 lb (1.60 kg)
  • 2.65 lbs. (1.2 kg)
    Laptop Form Factor
  • 2.90 lbs. (1.32 kg)
    2-in-1 Form Factor
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
    • Single Pointing Backlit US-English Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Non-Backlit US-English Keyboard
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.64” (115 mm x 67 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.

Display

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
Size14 Inches13.3 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
Laptop Form Factor
  • 13.3” FHD
    1920 x 1080 IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 800:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA 3.5W
  • 13.3” FHD with LBL
    1920 x 1080 IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 1000:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA Low Blue Light 2.52W
  • 13.3” FHD with Touch
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 72% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Touch WVA 4.4W
2-in-1 Form Factor
  • 13.3” FHD with Touch and Pen Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 270 nits 100% sRGB 600:1 Anti-Reflection Anti-Smudge Touch WVA SLP 4.5W

Ports

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
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 Latitude 5330 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (5)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.30 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1245U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.60 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1265U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.80 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 1200 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1245U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 1200 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1265U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, → 1250 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
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard Memory
    • Type: Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      Dual Channel
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA GeForce® MX130 - 2GB GDDR5-
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
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
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)
  • Realtek RTL8822CE
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooh 5.0
  • MediaTek MT7921
    Up to 1200 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 5.2
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth
5.0 5.2
Wireless WAN-Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e)
  • Transfer rate: Up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
  • Frequency bands supported: LTE FDD:
    • 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
    • LTE TDD: 347 Mbps DL/30 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
    • UMTS/HSPA+: UMTS 384 Kbps DL/384 Kbps UL
  • Wireless standards:
    • LTE Category 9
    • UMTS/HSPA+
  • Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS
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)
-

Battery

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
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.
  • 41Wh
    3-cell lithium-ion with ExpressCharge Boost
  • 41Wh
    3-cell lithium-ion with Long Cycle Life
  • 58Wh
    3-cell lithium-ion with ExpressCharge Boost
  • 58Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion with Long Cycle Life
Power Supply
  • 65W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 90W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
60W 65W 90W
USB Type-C adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro
  • Ubuntu® 20.04 LTS
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
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 with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
    • 1080p with 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080p FHD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3246 Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual digital microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Windows Adaptive Color
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • IR Camera (optional)
Laptop Form Factor
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board.
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board and another on the hinge-up (for the configuration that supports the Express Sign-in feature with the proximity sensor.)
2-in-1 Form Factor
  • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board and another on the hinge-up.
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
Hardware-Based Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
  • Firmware TPM Optional
  • Optional IR camera with Windows Hello Support
  • Cable lock Noble lock
  • FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM
  • Optional ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification (FPR, SC and CSC/NFC)
  • Fingerprint Reader Only Touch the Fingerprint reader in the power button tied to ControlVault
  • Optional (FIPS 201 Smart card reader certification/SIPR) Contacted Smart Card and ControlVault
Software-Based Security
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Dell BIOS Verification
  • Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response
Warranty3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Warranty with Mail-In Service

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 5330
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 Early
2022
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.65 lb
1.20 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C/12T, 1.80 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,336
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,336
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5330 Ports
Available in
Laptop or 2-in-1
Form Factor
Optional
Touch Supports
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 6E
Optional
IR Camera
For Face Unlock
Optional
Fingerprint Reader
Power Button
Dual
Thunderbolt™️ 4
Ports

Comments

Ask questions or share your thought and experience about the comparison between Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Latitude 5330.

Loading Comments...