Dell Latitude 5400 vs Dell Latitude 7490
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Dell Latitude 5400 has more storage, while the Dell Latitude 7490 is a little lighter and has a brighter screen.
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Key differences
- Storage Dell Latitude 5400 wins
The Dell Latitude 5400 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Weight Dell Latitude 7490 wins
The Dell Latitude 7490 is a little lighter: 1.4 kg against 1.48 kg.
- Brightness Dell Latitude 7490 wins
The Dell Latitude 7490's screen is a little brighter: 300 against 220 nits.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5400 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2019.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel Core i5-8365U copes well with everyday tasks.
Choose the Dell Latitude 7490 if…
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.4 kg.
- You often work in bright rooms: its screen goes up to 300 nits.
- You want fewer chargers: it charges over USB-C, like most phones.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 5400 leads on performance, while the Dell Latitude 7490 leads on battery and weight. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Dell Latitude 7490 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel Core i5-8350U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 (runs at 2400 MHz with 8th Gen Intel CPUs) | DDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The Dell Latitude 7490 is ahead on the screen.
It has a brighter screen, and the Dell Latitude 5400 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 300 nits |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
Battery and size
The Dell Latitude 7490 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter and charges over USB-C, and the Dell Latitude 5400 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Charges via | barrel (7.4 mm) | USB-C or barrel |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge: full charge in about 2 hours (16-45 C) | — |
| Weight | 1.48 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 323.05 x 216 x 19.6-20.85 mm | 331 x 220.9 x 17.47 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Colours available | — | Black |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort; Thunderbolt 3 optional), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x headset combo audio, 1x microSD | 3x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), 1x USB-C (DisplayPort, charging; Thunderbolt 3 optional), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | microSD | SD 4.0 |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 4.0 |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | full-size, 19.05 mm key pitch, 82 keys (UK); backlit optional | backlit keyboard |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | 101.7 x 55.2 mm, 5-finger multi-touch | precision touchpad with buttons |
| Speakers | 2x stereo speakers, 2 W average (2.5 W peak), Waves MaxxAudio Pro | stereo speakers |
| Microphones | digital-array microphones | noise-reducing array microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Noble wedge lock slot | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot, fingerprint reader |
Software and model
The Dell Latitude 5400 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Dell Latitude 7490 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5400 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | 5400 | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |