Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
This refurbished Dell laptop from Joy Systems has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from buyers. Users praise its like-new condition, great performance for tasks like schoolwork, programming, and light gaming, and excellent value for the price. A few minor issues were noted, such as occasional sound problems and average battery life, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Like-new refurbished condition
- Great performance for school and work
- Excellent value for the price
- Touchscreen functionality
- Fast setup with Windows 11 pre-installed
Cons
- Occasional sound issues
- Average battery life
- Minor cosmetic wear on some units
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 7490 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8350U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 1 x Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 31 specs.
