Dell Latitude 7490 Core i5 8th Gen 8/256 GB (used)

The Dell Latitude 7490 (released 2018) is a highly regarded 14-inch business ultrabook from Dell’s 7000-series premium lineup. It was one of the most popular corporate laptops of its era and remains a fantastic refurbished buy in 2025 thanks to its excellent build quality, keyboard, and battery life.

Key Features and Specifications (i5 8th Gen configurations)

• Processor: Typically Intel Core i5-8250U or i5-8350U (quad-core/eight-thread Kaby Lake Refresh, 1.6–3.6 GHz or 1.7–3.6 GHz). vPro versions (i5-8350U/vPro or i5-8365U in some late batches) were common in enterprise fleets.
• Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 only (no discrete option).
• Display: 14-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS anti-glare panel.
  • Standard: ~250–300 nits, ~60–70% sRGB
  • Optional touchscreen or 300–400 nits higher-brightness panels
  • Some configurations shipped with privacy screen (Dell “SafeScreen”).
• Build & Design: Magnesium-alloy chassis with soft-touch black finish or brushed aluminum lid option. Extremely sturdy (MIL-STD-810G certified). Weight starts at ~1.36 kg (3.0 lbs) for non-touch models — very light for a 14-inch business machine at the time. Narrow bezels for 2018 standards.
• Memory & Storage: 8 or 16 GB DDR4-2400 (commonly 1×SODIMM + 1×soldered, or both slots populated). Many units are upgradeable to 32 GB. M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (256 GB–1 TB typical).
• Battery Life: One of its biggest strengths — 60 Wh battery routinely delivered 10–14 hours of real-world office work in reviews. Still excellent even on used units with moderate battery wear.
• Connectivity:
  • 2× Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
  • 2× USB-A 3.1
  • HDMI 1.4
  • microSD reader
  • Full-size RJ45 Ethernet (rare and beloved by IT)
  • Optional SmartCard reader, fingerprint reader, NFC
  • Wi-Fi 5 (AC) or Wi-Fi 6 upgrade kits, Bluetooth 4.2/5.0, optional 4G LTE
• Security: TPM 2.0, optional IR camera + fingerprint, contactless SmartCard, Dell ControlVault, BIOS security, webcam privacy shutter on most units.
• Keyboard & Trackpad: One of the best keyboards Dell has ever made — deep 1.7 mm travel, excellent tactile feedback, backlit, spill-resistant. Large precision trackpad.
• Audio/Webcam: Dual downward-firing speakers (decent volume and clarity), 720p HD webcam with IR option.

Pros (still relevant in 2025)

• Superb keyboard and build quality
• Full port selection including Ethernet and Thunderbolt 3
• Outstanding battery life (even on 6–7 year old units)
• Very repairable and upgradeable (RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery all user-replaceable)
• Runs cool and quiet