Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 – Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) – 8GB RAM – 128GB SSD – Intel UHD Graphics 620

Overview

The Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 is a versatile and highly portable 12.3-inch business convertible laptop that transforms from a traditional laptop to a tablet, tent, or stand mode. Equipped with an 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD, it delivers solid performance for office work, note-taking, web browsing, video calls, and light productivity. Its lightweight design, active pen support, touch display, MIL-STD-810G durability, and long battery life make it an excellent choice for mobile professionals, field workers, and users who need flexibility in how they work.

Display and Design

It features a 12.3-inch WUXGA+ (1920 × 1280) anti-glare IPS touchscreen display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and active pen support, delivering sharp visuals and accurate colors suitable for note-taking and presentations. The premium magnesium alloy tablet chassis with carbon fiber accents in a dark grey finish enhances durability while maintaining a slim and professional appearance. The tablet weighs just 0.86 kg, and with the detachable travel keyboard, it reaches 1.20 kg, making it highly portable. A spill-resistant keyboard (optional backlit) and large precision touchpad support comfortable, precise input in laptop mode.

Performance, Memory and Storage

Powered by the Intel Core i5-8250U or i5-8350U processor (quad-core, up to 3.4–3.6 GHz turbo; vPro variant available for enhanced management), the Latitude 5290 2-in-1 runs Windows 10 or 11 Pro smoothly, supporting multitasking with 10+ browser tabs, data tools like Excel, and light photo editing. Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles basic visual tasks effectively. The 8GB LPDDR3 RAM is soldered for stability, while the 128GB SSD ensures quick boot times under 10 seconds and rapid file access. Storage is upgradeable via M.2 slot up to 1TB; RAM is not user-upgradeable.

Connectivity, Security and Ports

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and optional LTE support, with wired Ethernet available via docking solutions. Security features include TPM 2.0, an optional fingerprint reader, an optional IR camera for Windows Hello, BIOS-level passwords, Dell Data Protection, and a Noble wedge lock slot. Ports include two USB-C (one with optional Thunderbolt 3 on higher configurations), one USB 3.1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4, an SD card reader, and a headset combo jack. ExpressCharge technology allows up to 80% recharge in approximately 60 minutes.