Dell Latitude 7490 – Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) – 8GB RAM – 256GB SSD – Intel UHD Graphics 620

Overview

The Dell Latitude 7490 is a durable and portable 14-inch business laptop designed for professionals who need reliability and mobility. Powered by an 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, it delivers consistent performance for Microsoft Office, web browsing, email, Zoom or Teams meetings, and light creative tasks. With a lightweight yet sturdy build, up to 13 hours of battery life, and MIL-STD-810G durability certification, it is well-suited for travel and demanding work environments.

Display and Design

It features a 14-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) anti-glare IPS display with 300 nits brightness, providing sharp visuals and comfortable viewing in different lighting conditions. The sturdy aluminum lid and magnesium alloy base with a matte black finish enhance durability while maintaining a professional appearance. Measuring 331 × 221 × 17.4–17.9 mm and starting at 1.4 kg, it balances portability and screen size. A spill-resistant keyboard (optional backlit) and precision multi-touch touchpad support comfortable daily use.

Performance, Memory and Storage

Equipped with the Intel Core i5-8250U or i5-8350U vPro processor (quad-core, up to 3.6 GHz turbo) and Intel UHD Graphics 620, the Latitude 7490 handles multitasking with Microsoft 365, 10+ browser tabs, video conferencing, and light data or photo editing smoothly. It operates quietly under Windows 10 or 11 Pro. The 8GB DDR4 2400 MHz RAM supports everyday productivity, while the 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD ensures fast boot times and quick file access. The laptop supports RAM upgrades up to 32GB and SSD upgrades up to 1TB.

Connectivity, Security and Ports

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, optional LTE (uSIM), and built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet for stable wired networking. Security features include TPM 2.0, an optional fingerprint reader, an optional IR camera for Windows Hello, BIOS and drive-level passwords, and a Noble wedge lock slot. Ports include three USB 3.1 Type-A, one USB-C (Power Delivery + DisplayPort; optional Thunderbolt 3), HDMI 1.4, RJ-45 Ethernet, a uSD card reader, and a headset combo jack. ExpressCharge technology enables up to 80% charge in about 60 minutes.