HP EliteBook 840 G6 vs Dell Latitude 7490
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 16 GB of memory and 14-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: only the Dell Latitude 7490 has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Ports Dell Latitude 7490 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 7490 has an SD card reader.
- 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 250 nits.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteBook 840 G6 if…
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 6 gets more out of a modern router.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2019.
- You work with several monitors: it can run 3 at once.
Choose the Dell Latitude 7490 if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- 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.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 7490 leads on battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are fine for everyday tasks, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G6 | 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 | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 | — |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
The Dell Latitude 7490 is ahead on the screen.
It has a brighter screen, and the HP EliteBook 840 G6 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G6 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | No |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | — |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | — |
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 HP EliteBook 840 G6 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G6 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | — |
| Charger | 45 W | — |
| Charges via | barrel | USB-C or barrel |
| Fast charging | HP Fast Charge | — |
| Weight | 1.48 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 326 x 234.3 x 17.9 mm | 331 x 220.9 x 17.47 mm |
| Colour | Silver | Black |
| Colours available | Silver | Black |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 has Wi-Fi 6, while the Dell Latitude 7490 has an SD card reader.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G6 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one charging), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with DisplayPort, 1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x docking connector | 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 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| External displays (max) | 3 | 2 |
| Card reader | None | SD 4.0 |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G6 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p + IR | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit, spill-resistant HP Collaboration Keyboard with Dura Keys | backlit keyboard |
| Login | Face | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision clickpad | precision touchpad with buttons |
| Speakers | 2 stereo speakers, Bang & Olufsen | stereo speakers |
| Microphones | 3-microphone array | noise-reducing array microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0, security lock slot, HP Sure Start Gen5 | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot, fingerprint reader |
Software and model
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Dell Latitude 7490 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G6 | Dell Latitude 7490 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | 7YC35UP | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |