•  Date Published: 10 Oct 2019
    • Intel Core i7-10510U
    • NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB (2x 4096MB) - DDR4, 2666MHz
    • 1.49 kg (3.3 lbs)
    4.2
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.3 Portability Very Good
    4.5 Display Average
    4.0 For Work Average
    2.7 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD NVMe
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 8GB (2x 4096MB) - DDR4, 2666MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 321.7 x 227.6 x 17.9 mm (12.67" x 8.96" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.49 kg (3.3 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Dell Vostro 14 5490
    12.67" x 8.96" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -2% Weight

    Review

    Dell Vostro 5490 in-depth review

    Maybe you remember the Vostro 5590? We tried it out recently, and it was a heck of a deal! Great looks, good performance, and versatility - both at a good price. Well, nowhere is its smaller brother. Since we've tested the big one with only the integrated graphics card, now we've decided to max out the Vostro 5490 in terms of computational and graphics performance.Currently, the max out configuration includes the Core i7-10510U in a combination with the GeForce MX250 (25W). All of this is hidden inside of a chassis that resembles the more premium XPS (and previously Precision) brands of Dell. So, to put it clearly, this notebook is not a budget offering by any means, but more like a compromise between quality and cost-efficiency.You can check the prices and configurations in our S[...]

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    Pros

    • Minimal stylish looks
    • Nice performance/efficiency ratio + 25W GeForce MX250
    • Good battery life
    • Supports PCIe x4 SSDs
    • Good contrast ratio and comfortable viewing angles
    • Doesn't use aggressive PWM to adjust its brightness
    • Wide upgradability options

    Cons

    • We got some driver issues with the touchpad
    • Lacks Thunderbolt connection
    • Covers only 54% of sRGB
    • Gets warm on the outside while under pressure

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    A laptop that keeps your budget from flying off to the moon, but yet looks like it ... comes from the moon. Yep, this is the Vostro 5490.Check out all Dell Vostro 5490 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate This laptop's bottom panel is held in place by 9 Phillips-head screws. After that start the prying process from the hinge side or the front side, where you can see some little creases.2. Battery When you are inside, first unplug the battery connector. By the way, it has a 42Wh capacity and you can re[...]

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