Dell Precision 5490 14" Workstation Laptop Overview

Portable Power for Creative and Professional Workflows

The Dell Precision 5490 14" Workstation Laptop is built for creative professionals, engineers, and power users who need performance they can carry anywhere. Designed with a durable chassis, exceptional connectivity, and the ability to run demanding applications, this mobile workstation keeps your workflow smooth whether you are in the office, traveling, or working remotely.

High-Performance Intel Core Ultra Processor

At its core, the Precision 5490 features an Intel Core Ultra vPro processor with a balanced combination of Performance cores, Efficiency cores, and Low-Power Efficiency cores. This architecture ensures exceptional multitasking, faster rendering, and responsive performance across all your applications. Paired with 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM operating at up to 7467 MT/s, you get seamless data handling for professional workloads. The 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD offers rapid boot times and high-speed storage for your essential files.

Professional-Grade NVIDIA Graphics

Equipped with NVIDIA RTX 1000 dedicated graphics, the Precision 5490 delivers crisp, detailed visuals on its 14" WLED display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. The 60 Hz refresh rate provides smooth motion for design work, 3D modeling, or high-definition video playback.

Advanced Connectivity and Thunderbolt 4 Support

Stay connected to all your peripherals with four Thunderbolt 4 ports supporting up to 40 Gb/s transfer speeds, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and Power Delivery. This gives you the flexibility to connect multiple 4K displays, high-speed storage arrays, and other productivity devices. The included adapter adds HDMI and USB-A ports for even greater versatility. Wi-Fi 7 ensures ultra-fast wireless performance, while Bluetooth keeps your setup cable-free.

AI-Enhanced Productivity

Harness the AI capabilities of the Intel Core Ultra processor with Intel AI Boost, vPro, and a three-tier multi-processing architecture featuring CPU, GPU, and NPU integration. Features like smart framing, noise suppression, and Dell Optimizer adapt to your workstyle, enhancing collaboration and maintaining peak performance without slowing down your system.

Enhanced Security and Privacy

Protect your sensitive information with the integrated fingerprint reader for secure sign-in. The nano lock slot offers physical security, and the webcam privacy shutter ensures you stay in control of your video access at all times.

Immersive Audio Experience

Four powerful 2W speakers deliver rich, immersive sound for media playback or video conferencing. For private listening, the 3.5mm audio jack supports a variety of headsets.

Business-Ready with Intel vPro and Windows 11 Pro

With the Intel vPro platform, the Precision 5490 offers enterprise-grade security, remote manageability, and system stability. Windows 11 Pro enhances productivity with features like Snap Layouts, virtual desktops, and integrated Microsoft Teams, along with advanced security tools such as BitLocker encryption and Hyper-V virtualization.