Dell LATITUDE 7490Dell Latitude 7490 Laptop 14" i7-8650U 16GB 256GB SSD Backlit Win 11 Pro

Dell Latitude 7490 14" Business Laptop

A 14-inch Dell Latitude business laptop powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor, with 16GB of RAM, a fast 256GB NVMe SSD, a Full HD anti-glare display, a backlit keyboard, a fingerprint reader, a smartcard reader and Windows 11 Pro. Every unit is refurbished, fully tested in Melbourne and backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT, with free standard AU shipping.

Key Benefits

• Quad-core 8th Gen Core i7 performance. The Intel Core i7-8650U has 4 cores and 8 threads, an 8MB cache, a 1.90GHz base clock and speeds of up to 4.20GHz, so business applications, video calls and multitasking stay responsive.
• 16GB of memory for real multitasking. 16GB of DDR4 RAM gives comfortable headroom for Microsoft 365, a busy web browser, video meetings and line-of-business software running side by side.
• Fast NVMe SSD storage. A 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe solid state drive delivers quick start-ups, fast application launches and silent operation with no moving parts.
• 14-inch Full HD anti-glare screen. The 1920 x 1080 non-touch display has an anti-glare finish that cuts reflections from office lighting and windows, in a size that slips easily into a laptop bag.
• Fingerprint and smartcard sign-in. This unit was built by Dell with a fingerprint reader plus a contact and contactless smartcard reader, for fast, secure sign-in in workplaces that use Windows Hello or ID cards.
• Backlit keyboard. Keyboard backlighting makes it easy to type accurately in dim meeting rooms, on evening flights or when working late.
• Windows 11 Pro, ready for business. Supplied with Windows 11 Pro, including business features such as BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop and domain or Microsoft Entra ID join.

Performance in Use

The Latitude range is Dell's business laptop family, and the Latitude 7490 is a 14-inch clamshell model built for professionals who work on the move. At its heart is the Intel Core i7-8650U, a four-core, eight-thread processor from Intel's 8th generation. With a 1.90GHz base clock, speeds of up to 4.20GHz and an 8MB cache, it responds quickly when you open a large spreadsheet, switch between a CRM and your inbox, or export a batch of PDFs at the end of the day. Eight threads mean background jobs such as cloud file sync, security scans and Windows updates can run without dragging down the app you are actually working in.

Memory and storage are well balanced for office and hybrid work. The 16GB of DDR4 RAM lets you keep Microsoft 365, Teams or Zoom, a stack of browser tabs and accounting software such as Xero or MYOB open together without constant reloading. The 256GB PCIe NVMe solid state drive boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds and opens applications far faster than the mechanical hard drives found in older business laptops. For staff who keep most of their files in OneDrive, SharePoint or Google Drive, 256GB comfortably holds the operating system, everyday applications and current working documents, while larger archives can live in the cloud or on an external drive.

The 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) WVA screen is a practical size for people who move between desk, meeting room and home. Its anti-glare finish helps under bright office lights and near windows, and it is large enough to run two documents side by side while still being easy to carry every day. It is a non-touch display, which suits keyboard-and-mouse productivity work and keeps the screen free of fingerprints. A built-in camera and microphone cover video meetings, and Intel UHD Graphics 620 with DisplayPort over USB Type-C lets you connect an external monitor for a bigger workspace at your desk.

Security is where this configuration stands out. Dell built this unit with a fingerprint reader and a contact and contactless smartcard reader, so it suits government, healthcare, education and corporate environments where staff sign in with ID cards or biometrics. Combined with Windows 11 Pro features such as BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop and domain or Microsoft Entra ID join, the Latitude 7490 slots neatly into a managed fleet. The backlit keyboard is a genuine everyday advantage too: when the lights are down for a presentation or you are working late, the keys stay easy to find.

Typical workloads it handles comfortably include email, word processing and spreadsheets, web-based business systems, video conferencing, online learning, light photo editing and remote desktop sessions into office servers. It is not designed to be a gaming machine or a 3D rendering workstation, but for the work most people do every day it offers a noticeable step up from older dual-core business laptops. This unit's battery tested at 96% of its original health, so it is ready for a full working day away from the desk.

It also makes sense as a value choice. A premium Core i7 business laptop with 16GB of RAM, NVMe storage and biometric and smartcard security would cost considerably more new, yet the everyday experience of opening documents, joining meetings and moving between applications is what most users actually notice. Choosing a refurbished Latitude 7490 lets a business, school or home office stretch its budget further and put the savings towards software, accessories or support instead.

Tech Specs

Is It Right for You?

Condition Grades

Battery note: 70%+ battery for Grade A, 50–70% for Grade B, 30-day battery warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What processor does this Dell Latitude 7490 have?

It has an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8650U with 4 cores, 8 threads, an 8MB cache, a 1.90GHz base clock and speeds of up to 4.20GHz. It handles office work, multitasking and video conferencing with ease.

Which operating system is installed?

The laptop comes with Windows 11 Pro installed and activated, ready for business features such as BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop and domain or Microsoft Entra ID join.

Does it have a touchscreen?

No. The 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display is a non-touch anti-glare panel, and this is a standard clamshell laptop rather than a 2-in-1 convertible.

Does it have a fingerprint reader and smartcard reader?

Yes. This unit was built by Dell with a fingerprint reader and a contact and contactless smartcard reader, alongside a backlit keyboard.

Does it have Bluetooth?

No. Dell built this unit with Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi without Bluetooth. Wi-Fi works as normal; for wireless mice or headsets, use a USB receiver or a small USB Bluetooth adapter.

Is 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD enough for business use?

For most office and hybrid work, yes. 16GB of RAM comfortably runs Microsoft 365, video meetings and many browser tabs at once, and the 256GB NVMe SSD holds Windows, your applications and current documents. If you keep large photo or video libraries, pair it with cloud storage or an external drive.

Is shipping free and how is the laptop tested?

Yes, this laptop ships with free standard AU shipping. Before dispatch every unit is fully tested, cleaned, graded and loaded with Windows 11 Pro by our Melbourne technicians.

Warranty & Why Buy From Reboot IT

Every refurbished Dell Latitude 7490 comes with a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT covering hardware faults under normal use, plus a 30-day battery warranty. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and supplying business-grade IT equipment from Melbourne since 2001, and every laptop is professionally tested, cleaned and graded by our in-house technicians before it leaves the warehouse. Each Latitude 7490 is checked for keyboard, display, storage and battery function, then wiped and loaded with a clean installation of Windows 11 Pro so it is ready to sign in and start working the day it arrives. If anything goes wrong within the warranty period, our Melbourne team is here to help.

Buying refurbished business hardware is a smart way to get well-built Dell Latitude quality while keeping good equipment in use and out of landfill. Enjoy free standard AU shipping, local Australian support and a team that knows these machines inside out. Visit reboot-it.com.au for more refurbished laptops, desktops and monitors.