Dell Latitude 5490
Score: 73/100
HP UltraBook
Score: 70/100Rankings
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.
The HP Ultrabook targets budget-conscious students and professionals with a lightweight chassis, long battery life and built-in Microsoft 365/Copilot, but its low-resolution screen, modest CPU and limited storage keep it in the entry-level tier.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.6 kg | 1.41 kgbest |
13 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
14 inchesbest | 14 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 8 GB | |
512 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 mm | 17.8 mmbest |
220 nits | 250 nitsbest | |
60 Hzbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 13 hours | 12 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.6 kg | 1.41 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 20 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-8350U | Intel N150 |
Graphics Type | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Integrated |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | WVA | LED |
Brightness (nits) | 220 nits | 250 nits |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers see it as an entry-level productivity device with solid battery and AI integration, but criticize the dim low-res screen and limited performance.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, long battery and AI features, while noting the screen is too dim/low-res and the device feels sluggish with limited RAM.
“Users appreciate the lightweight design and long battery life.”
“The dedicated Copilot key is seen as a useful feature for AI integration.”
“The screen is too dim or low-res for comfortable extended use.”
