DELL Latitude 7490

DELL Latitude 7490

The Dell Latitude 7490 maintains a similar design to last year's Latitude 7480 but offers more power thanks to the new quad-core CPUs from the U Series. This new version also introduces several other key improvements. Beyond the clear benefits provided by the Intel Kaby Lake Refresh CPU, the trackpad has been significantly enhanced through the use of Windows Precision drivers, and the inclusion of Active Steering Antenna technology appears to have improved WLAN connectivity. In 2019, the Dell Latitude 7490 remains highly rated for its durability, usability, and extremely powerful processing speeds.

Rugged, lightweight design

In Q2 2018, Dell announced the Dell Latitude 7490 to consumers, promising a better experience than its predecessor, the 7480. Highly rated across numerous tech review sites, let's see what is new on this premium business laptop. The Dell Latitude 7490 is constructed from black carbon fiber, making the machine compact and light with a thickness of only 17.47mm and a weight of just 1.4kg - easy to pick up with one hand - ensuring portability for your work while maintaining the sturdiness and durability needed to withstand harsh environments.

The hinge is well-finished and sturdy, allowing you to open the Dell Latitude 7490 screen to a 180-degree angle like a notebook. With a hinge like this, you do not have to worry about screen wobble while typing or the display flopping open when the lid is closed.

Attractive slim bezels

By keeping up with the trend of slim bezels, the Dell Latitude 7490 features a 14-inch display that looks like a 13-inch screen, providing a compact form factor without sacrificing screen real estate. Furthermore, the display on this Latitude 7490 has a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution with good color reproduction, reaching up to 88% sRGB, making it suitable for amateur graphic designers.

The display's Anti-Glare technology also helps reduce eye strain during long working sessions.

Powerful configuration

The processor in the Dell Latitude 7490 is the Intel Core i7-8650U (4 cores, 8 threads) with speeds up to 4.2GHz - quite high for U Series CPUs - paired with 16GB of integrated RAM, allowing you to handle heavy workloads and multitasking without worrying about slowdowns or errors. With this configuration, the Dell Latitude 7490 delivers excellent multitasking performance, and Windows and application boot times are very fast. The 2400 MHz RAM speed on the Latitude 7490 is also about 10% faster than the previous generation's 2133 MHz bus.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU on the Latitude 7490 is not intended for heavy graphics workloads, but it performs well for most business tasks. However, the Dell Latitude 7490 can handle some casual games like League of Legends or PGBG Mobile smoothly at low settings.

The Dell Latitude 7490 maintains a similar design to last year's Latitude 7480 but offers more power thanks to the new quad-core CPUs from the U Series. This new version also introduces several other key improvements. Beyond the clear benefits provided by the Intel Kaby Lake Refresh CPU, the trackpad has been significantly enhanced through the use of Windows Precision drivers, and the inclusion of Active Steering Antenna technology appears to have improved WLAN connectivity. In 2019, the Dell Latitude 7490 remains highly rated for its durability, usability, and extremely powerful processing speeds.

Comfortable backlit keyboard

Alongside Lenovo's ThinkPad series, the Dell Latitude 5000 and 7000 series have always featured highly regarded keyboards. The Latitude 7490 is no exception. Its chiclet keys are logically arranged with a familiar layout and excellent visibility. The key travel is approximately 2 mm with good tactile feedback, supporting fast typing without annoying noise. There is no clicking or unintended key movement.

Additionally, the keyboard on this Dell Latitude model is equipped with a backlight featuring two brightness levels controlled via the F10 hotkey, making it work very well in low-light conditions.

Optimal security

The Dell Latitude 7490 provides many security measures to satisfy even the most demanding enterprise administrators. The device is equipped with a capacitive fingerprint reader and an NFC reader. The IR camera (for Windows Hello and facial recognition) has been replaced by a standard webcam. However, the typical Dell Client Command Suite and related software remain available.

HD quality webcam

Inside, the two bezels remain somewhat thick, with the webcam located at the top and the Dell logo at the bottom; the interior design is a bit classic, but it looks very balanced with the machine. The HD resolution webcam integrated into the Dell Latitude 7490 provides good image quality for photos or video calls.

Diverse connectivity

Despite its compact size, the Latitude E7490 is equipped with many ports. These include a mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, a combined headphone/microphone jack, and an SD card reader on the right edge, while a SmartCard reader is designed on the left edge.

1. Audio Combo Jack | 2. uSD | 3. uSIM | 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 5. RJ45 | 6. Noble Wedge Lock Slot | 7. AC Power | 8. USB Type-C Port | 9. HDMI | 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 11. USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 12. Smart Card reader

Despite its compact size, the Latitude E7490 is equipped with many ports. These include a mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0, a combined headphone/microphone jack, and an SD card reader on the right edge, while a SmartCard reader is designed on the left edge.
Related models are collected in the Dell laptops category. Two other models worth a look: the DELL Latitude 7420 (2021) and the DELL Latitude 7520 (2021).

Dimensions and Weight

1. Thickness: 0.69" - 0.70" (17.47mm - 17.9mm) (Front and Back) | 2. Width: 13.03" (331mm) | 3. Height: 8.7" (220.9mm) | Weight: 3.11lbs (1.4kg)