Apple MacBook Air 11-inch
Score: 73/100
Dell Latitude 5490
Score: 73/100Rankings
The 2014 11.6-inch MacBook Air is an ultra-light ultraportable with solid battery life and fast SSD performance, but its low-resolution screen, limited ports and non-upgradable components make it less suitable for demanding modern use.
The Latitude 5490 is a 14-inch business laptop powered by an 8th-gen quad-core i5, offering strong multitasking, extensive ports, and enterprise-grade security in a rugged, serviceable chassis. It provides solid performance but is weighed down by average battery life and a modestly bright display.
| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.08 kgbest | 1.6 kg |
9 hours | 13 hoursbest | |
11.6 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
4 GB | 16 GBbest | |
256 GB | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 17.3 mmbest | 20 mm |
— | 220 nitsbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 13 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.08 kg | 1.6 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 17.3 mm | 20 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4260U | Intel Core i5-8350U |
Graphics Type | Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 11.6 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 1366 × 768 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT LCD | WVA |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
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Reviewers praised its refined design, portability and battery life, while noting the low-resolution display and lack of upgradeability as drawbacks.
Users appreciate the feather-light chassis and long battery, but criticize the small, low-res screen and inability to upgrade RAM or storage.
Professional reviewers commend the Latitude 5490 for its solid performance thanks to the quad-core i5, its military-grade durability, and its comprehensive security suite, noting it as a reliable workhorse for enterprise environments. The only criticism from experts is occasional fan noise under heavy loads.
Everyday users appreciate the laptop's smooth handling of multiple applications, the ease of upgrading components, its ruggedness that survives field work, and the comfortable keyboard. Common complaints focus on shorter-than-advertised battery life, the relatively heavy chassis, dim screen brightness, and older-generation Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
“Exceptional portability at 2.38 lbs; Long real-world battery life of 7-9 hours.”
“RAM and storage are soldered, preventing upgrades; Low-resolution 1366×768 display on an 11.6-inch screen.”
“Silent operation with no fan under light loads.”
