Dell Precision 5490 (14-inch, 2024)

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Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Dell Precision 5490 (14-inch, 2024). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability, but some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Precision 5490 (14-inch, 2024) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)

Dell Precision 5490 Review

Dell's pricey but powerful Precision 5490 mobile workstation packs impressive longevity and helpful enterprise features into a 14-inch chassis with comfy inputs.

Jul, 2024

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Expert review by : Alex Hernandez (techaeris.com)

Dell Precision 5490 Review

The Dell Precision 5490 may not have the looks of the new Dell XPS, but for business users, what matters is its guts, and this has plenty of those.

Great design, solid build quality ; Fantastic display for a business laptop ; Great outdoors, very bright ; Windows 11 is great and system admins will like this laptop ; Outstanding performance ; Great battery life, but it will suffer when you put...

Very expensive ; Trackpad could be bigger ; Webcam could be better

For business users and IT teams, the Dell Precision 5490 is a fantastic machine that will give you the power to be productive and still have a very highly premium laptop. Add in the security features and features for system admins and businesses will...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Kabir Jain (gizbot_com)

Dell Precision 5490 Review: Is This the Ideal Workstation for Professionals?

Looking to crush demanding tasks with a mobile workstation? We tested the Dell Precision 5490. It boasts a powerful processor and stunning display, but a few quirks might slow you down. Is it the right fit? Dive into our review to find out!

Exceptional performance for power users ; High-resolution QHD+ display with excellent color accuracy and brightness ; Robust build quality with a sleek design ; Good overall battery life ; Touchscreen works perfectly ; Great set of front-firing speakers

The 60Hz refresh rate is disappointing ; No USB-A port, relying on a dongle for essential peripherals ; Limited hinge flexibility ; It's quite heavy to carry

Jul, 2024

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