Dell Latitude 5490 vs. Dell Latitude 7490: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Latitude 7490 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Dell Latitude 5490 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5490 is better than Dell Latitude 7490.

Supports discrete graphics

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

Has one more port and slot

Dell Latitude 5490 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 7490. It has thirteen versus twelve amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7490.

PortsDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
full-size SD card slotYesNo
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotNoYes
microSIM card slotYesNo
nanoSIM card slotNoYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Smart Card ReaderYesYes
Thunderbolt 3NoYes
USB-AYes x3Yes x3
USB-CYesNo
VGAYesNo
Total1312
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 5490 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 7490. It has eight versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7490.

PortsDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
USB-AYesYes
full-size SD card slotYesNo
microSD card slotNoYes
Thunderbolt 3NoYes
USB-CYesNo
VGAYesNo

Dell Latitude 7490 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 7490 is better than Dell Latitude 5490.

About 12% lighter

Dell Latitude 7490 weighed 3.11 pounds, 12% lighter than the 3.52 pounds Dell Latitude 5490.

WeightDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
Pound
3.52 lbs.
3.11 lbs.
Kilogram
1.60 kg
1.41 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Latitude 7490.

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 7490
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 2400MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 5490 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Dell Latitude 7490 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

MemoryDell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

Dell Latitude 5490 Price
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
$299.00 28% OFF
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
$216.98
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
$186.44
Dell Latitude 7490 Price
Dell Latitude 7490 Intel Core i7-8650U 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD 14" FHD Windows 10 Pro Laptop (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7490 Intel Core i7-8650U 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD 14" FHD Windows 10 Pro Laptop (Renewed)
By Dell
$287.00
Dell Latitude 7490 14 HD Anti-Glare, Intel Core i5-8350U, 16GB DDR4, 256GB Solid State Drive, Webcam, Bluetooth, Windows 10Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7490 14 HD Anti-Glare, Intel Core i5-8350U, 16GB DDR4, 256GB Solid State Drive, Webcam, Bluetooth, Windows 10Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$202.89
$213.00 5% OFF
Dell Latitude 7490 Business Laptop, 14" HD (1366x768) Intel Core i7-8650U 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7490 Business Laptop, 14" HD (1366x768) Intel Core i7-8650U 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$244.99

Availability

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
Released20182018
Release DateAnnounced on January 18, 2018.Announced on January 18, 2018.
Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
Dimensions13.1” x 9.0” x 0.8” (333.4 mm x 228.9 mm x 20.3 mm)13.3” x 8.7” x 0.69 - 0.70” (331 mm x 220.9 mm x 17.47 - 17.9 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.52 lb (1.60 kg)Starting at 3.11 lb (1.4 kg)
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, optional backlit chiclet keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.0 x 2.04 in (101.7 mm x 52 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
    • Have dedicated left and right-click buttons.

Display

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
Size14 Inches14 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
  • 14.0” HD
    1366 x 768 112 PPI 200-nits 60Hz 300:1 anti-glare non-touch 2.8 W
  • 14.0” FHD
    1920 x 1080 157 PPI 300-nits 60Hz 600:1 anti-glare non-touch 3.8 W
  • 14.0” FHD SLP
    1920 x 1080 157 PPI 300-nits 60Hz 1000:1 anti-glare super low power panel (SLP) non-touch 1.99 W
  • 14.0” FHD Touch
    1920 x 1080 157 PPI 300-nits 60Hz 1000:1 anti-glare touchscreen 4.1 W

Ports

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
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 7490 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (6)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, DisplayPort, Optional
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), One with PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
  • 1 x power port
Right (6)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
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. 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
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. 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
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
  • 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
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 2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
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 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)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
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)
Optional 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 7490
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.
  • 42 Wh
    Prismatic, ExpressCharge Capable.
  • 60 Wh
    Polymer, ExpressCharge Capable.
  • 60 Wh
    Long Life Cycle Polymer.
Power Supply
  • 65W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 90W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 65W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 90W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter

Software

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
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 7490
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
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3246 Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3246 Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in 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
  • 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
Warranty3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490
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
2018
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.11 lb
1.41 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 7490 Ports

Comparison Summary

Dell Latitude 5490 vs. Dell Latitude 7490

Dell has released the Latitude 5490, a 14-inch machine, in early-2018. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX130 with 2GB GDDR5.

On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Latitude 7490 was introduced by Dell around the same time 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 an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Dell Latitude 54901
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7130U64958.68%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U81573.69%
3
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U77169.71%
4
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U86277.94%
5
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U1,106100.00%
Dell Latitude 74901
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7130U64958.68%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U81573.69%
3
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U77169.71%
4
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U86277.94%
5
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U1,106100.00%
01,106

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Dell Latitude 54901
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7130U1,45437.48%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U1,77745.81%
3
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U1,97150.81%
4
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U2,98276.88%
5
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U3,879100.00%
Dell Latitude 74901
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7130U1,45437.48%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U1,77745.81%
3
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U1,97150.81%
4
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U2,98276.88%
5
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U3,879100.00%
03,879

Both Dell Latitude 5490 and Dell Latitude 7490 have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, the Dell Latitude 5490 weighs 3.52 lbs. about 13% heavier than the 3.11 lbs. Dell Latitude 7490. Moreover, measured at 13.1” x 9.0” x 0.8”, the Dell Latitude 5490 is considerably bulkier than the Dell Latitude 7490 at 13.3” x 8.7” x 0.7”.

Dell Latitude 5490Dell Latitude 7490

There are a toal number of 13 ports and slots available on Dell Latitude 5490. That includes 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. With that said, it has a port or slot more than the Dell Latitude 7490 that has a Thunderbolt 3 port, three USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a Smart Card Reader, a power port, an RJ-45 port, a microSD card slot, a nanoSIM card slot, a headphone jack, and a lock slot.

Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Latitude 5490 supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots 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 7490, 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.

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