Dell Vostro 14 5490 laptop review: Nice design, good configuration

The Vostro product line has a very clear position in the market, targeting small businesses.

At a price of $ 1199 at the time of writing, Dell Vostro 14 5490 is one of the latest additions of this product line. Along TipsMake.com reviews details about this laptop through the following article!

Design

Vostro 14 5490 has a frame very similar to the XPS line. The gray color of this laptop feels luxurious.

Vostro 14 5490 has a frame very similar to the XPS line

Only a single long hinge connects the screen and the body. Opening up the 5490, you will see a screen with small benzel edges very similar to the XPS 13 and has a webcam at the top.

There are plenty of vents, right behind the hinge and under the laptop to keep it cool.

On the left side of the device, you'll find an exclusive power connector, HDMI connector, 2 USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen 1) ports as well as a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort; but without Thunderbolt 3.

On the opposite side, you'll find an RJ-45 connector, a USB Type-A 2.0 port, headphone jack and a MicroSD card reader.

In terms of size, the device is about 18mm thick, 322mm long, 228mm wide and weighs 1.49kg, quite compact for a device with a 14-inch screen.

Hardware

Here are the full specs of the Dell Vostro 14 5490 configuration reviewed in the article:

1. CPU: Intel Core i7-10510U
2. Graphics: Nvidia Geforce MX250 GPU with 2GB GDDR5 memory
3. RAM: 16GB DDR4
4. Screen: 14 inch 1920 x 1080 resolution
5. Memory: Toshiba KBG40ZNS512G 512GB
6. Ports: 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.1, 1 x USB Type C, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, audio jack, MicroSD card reader, Ethernet
7. Connectivity: Intel Wireless AC 9462, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth
8. Weight: 1.49kg
9. Dimensions: 18 x 322 x 228mm
10. Battery: 39.9Whr

This new Vostro line is equipped with the 10th-generation Intel Comet Lake CPU series. The model that the article tests is a flagship product with quad-core Core i7 CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, Nvidia Geforce MX250 GPU with specialized GDDR5 memory. use 2GB SSD, Toshiba PCIe NVMe 512GB SSD and 14 inch full HD screen.

The lack of a ThunderBolt 3 or Type-C option with Power Delivery means you won't be able to attach a docking station to it for a seamless experience.

However, Dell claims that you will be able to charge the battery from 0% to 80% in an hour thanks to ExpressCharge technology. In terms of connectivity, you get standard 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth via Intel chipset.

Performance of Dell Vostro 14 5490

The keyboard on the Vostro 14 5490 is not very good. It has wide spacing between the keys and the backlight. The advantage is that there are separate keys for moving up / down the page.

The touchpad has a standard size but no physical buttons. The screen is also quite comfortable to use.

In terms of pure performance, this is one of the fastest business laptops rated to date. The Dell Vostro 14 5490 sets many records on most tests, but the most surprising is the extremely good battery life.

Dell Vostro 14 5490 is one of the fastest business PCs today

Among the bundled software, Dell Mobile Connect seems to be the most useful, as it allows you to pair your iOS or Android smartphone with the laptop. You can make calls, send messages, receive notifications, and even project your Android phone on a PC to interact with all applications. This feature is not available on more expensive Latitude laptops.

The fingerprint reader is placed in the power button (this is really a good idea).

Conclude

Dell Vostro 14 5490 business laptop is a quality product, with a nice design and good configuration. However, laptops need to be at least 20% cheaper to be a viable alternative to other models.