Dell Inspiron 14 5490

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Date Published: 04 Jul 2025

Intel Core i5-10210U
Intel UHD Graphics
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
256GB SSD
8GB RAM
1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-10210U

Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN

HDD/SSD
256GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2230/2242/2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
Windows 10 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
321.7 x 217 x 19.3 mm (12.67" x 8.54" x 0.76")

Weight
1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
2.0

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
1.4b

Card Reader
mSD, mSDHC, mSDXC

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth
5.0

Audio jack
3.5 mm combo

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD RGB

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-Array Microphones

Speakers
2x 2.5W

Security Lock slot

Portability

Dell Inspiron 14 5490

12.67" x 8.54" x 0.76" Dimensions

1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -2% Weight

Review

Dell Inspiron 14 5490 in-depth review

Dell is one of the manufacturers that updated their devices with the new Comet Lake processors from Intel. In addition to that, they have presented a slight design refresh to their Inspiron 14 5000 series. The new model is called the Inspiron 14 5490 and can now be maxed out with the Core i7-10510U and a GeForce MX250 graphics card.Let's not forget to say that it also features a 1080p IPS panel and a redesigned fingerprint reader. Similar to last year - it is embedded into the power button, but instead of being separated from the keyboard deck, it is now standing in its top-right corner. Enough details, let's get right onto it!You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/dell-inspiron-14-5490/Specs SheetWhat's in the[...]

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Pros

Tremendous battery life
Upgradable memory and storage that supports PCIe x4 SSDs
Very fast fingerprint reader
Equipped with a MicroSD card slot
Its display has comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (BOE NV14N4H-2X30K (BOE082E))

Cons

Its base bends upon the slightest of touches
Lacks an RJ-45 connector, unlike its predecessor
Covers only 51% of sRGB (BOE NV14N4H-2X30K (BOE082E))
Uses aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (BOE NV14N4H-2X30K (BOE082E)) (our Health-Guard profile deals with this issue)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

An everyday laptop that offers quite the upgradability, actually.Check out all Dell Inspiron 14 5490 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are 9 Phillips-head screws you need to remove before you can remove the bottom plate. Interestingly, two of them stay attached to the panel, and as you unscrew them, they lift it up, so you can start your prying and picking from there.2. Battery Battery-wise there is a 51Wh unit.3. Memory and storage There are 4GB soldered to the motherboard, and you ca[...]