Dell Latitude 7490 i5-8250U 1.60GHz 16GB 256GB 14" FHD laptop

Business ultraportable for mobile professionals

The Dell Latitude 7490 is a 14.0" laptop built around an Intel Core i5-8250U quad-core processor running at 1.60GHz. It ships with 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD under Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. The non-touch FHD panel shows 1920X1080 resolution, while integrated graphics handle daily visual tasks. A backlit keyboard, webcam, Bluetooth and 802.11ac wireless complete the core feature set for office and travel use.

Replaces heavier legacy notebooks

Moving from an older dual-core machine to this quad-core design gives a clear lift in multi-threaded responsiveness for spreadsheets, video calls and background sync. The 256GB SSD eliminates mechanical-drive latency, and 16GB of RAM keeps many browser tabs and business apps open without swapping. The jump is worth it when your current system stalls on concurrent workloads or struggles to hold a full day of meetings on battery.

Fits thin-and-light bags and dock-centric desks

The 14-inch chassis slides into compact briefcases and works with USB-C or traditional docks through its three USB ports and one HDMI output. Integrated graphics free thermal headroom for sustained CPU clocks in tight spaces, while the backlit keyboard supports low-light work on trains or in hotels. Buyers who need discrete GPU power, larger storage arrays or touchscreen input should look elsewhere.