The 2024 Precision 5490 is an update to last year's Precision 5480. The latest model utilizes the same chassis design as both the Precision 5480 and 5470 meaning all our existing comments on the physical features of the Precision 5470 still apply here for the 5490.

Our test unit is the top-end configuration with the Meteor Lake-H Core Ultra 9 185H CPU to replace last year's Raptor Lake-H options. Otherwise, everything else remains the same including the QHD+ 2560 x 1600 IPS touchscreen and 50 W Nvidia RTX 3000 Ada GPU. Lesser SKUs may ship with the Core Ultra 5 135H, FHD+ 1920 x 1200 display, and only integrated Arc graphics instead.

Direct competitors to the Precision 5490 include other ultraportable 14-inch workstations like the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s or HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10.

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Dell Precision 5000 5490 (Precision 5000 Series)

Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16 x 3.8 - 5.1 GHz, 92 W PL2 / Short Burst, 55 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H
Graphics adapter	NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1530 MHz, RAM:2000 MHz, GDDR6, 538.08, Optimus 1.0
Memory	64 GB , LPDDR5x, 7467 MT/s, Dual-Channel, soldered
Display	14.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 216 PPI, 10-point capacitive, AU Optronics B140QAN, IPS,glossy: yes, 60 Hz 840MT 0840MT Dell Precision 5490 14inch FHD LCD Screen Assembly Gray Non Touch
Mainboard	Intel Meteor Lake-U/P/H PCH
Storage	Kioxia XG8 KXG80ZNV1T02, 1024 GB
Weight	1.644 kg ( = 57.99 oz / 3.62 pounds), Power Supply: 444 g ( = 15.66 oz / 0.98 pounds)
Price	3800 USD