Dell Latitude 5490 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 5490
Dell Latitude 5490
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5490 and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5490 and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5490 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.34 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.05 cm 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.61 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
HDMI
VGA
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5490 Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Noise reduction, Free Fall Sensor, ExpressCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, HDD isolation Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified RoHS
SAR Value - 0.995 W/kg (limb), 0.995 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site -
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