Dell Latitude 7490 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude 7490 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Latitude 7490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7490 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent battery life

comfortable keyboard

good security features

fast processor

average display quality

no dedicated GPU

limited storage options

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

reasonable price

average display quality

heavier than competitors

modest battery life

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 7490 and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 7490 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.09 cm x 1.79 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
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
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HN
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.36 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
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 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 7490 Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, ExpressCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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