Dell Latitude 3500 – Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) – 8GB RAM – 256GB SSD – Intel UHD Graphics 620

Overview

The Dell Latitude 3500 is a budget-friendly 15.6-inch business laptop designed for entry-level productivity, offering dependable performance for small businesses, students, and general office users. Equipped with an 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and a fast 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, alongside Intel UHD Graphics 620, it handles tasks like Microsoft Office, web browsing, video calls on Zoom or Teams, email, and basic content creation efficiently. Its durable plastic chassis, up to 10 hours of battery life, MIL-STD-810G durability, Wi-Fi 5 connectivity, and full port selection make it suitable for everyday work, travel, or hybrid setups.

Display and Design

It features a 15.6-inch HD (1366 × 768) anti-glare TN display with 220 nits of brightness and limited viewing angles, providing functional visuals for indoor use, with optional FHD IPS upgrades for sharper images and wider angles. The sturdy matte-black plastic chassis enhances durability while keeping the design professional and straightforward. Measuring 378 × 255 × 19.4 mm and starting at 1.98 kg, it offers portability for a larger-screen device. A spill-resistant full-size keyboard with optional backlighting and a multi-touch precision touchpad ensure comfortable typing and navigation.

Performance, Memory and Storage

Powered by the Intel Core i5-8265U processor (quad-core, up to 3.9 GHz turbo; vPro variants up to 4.1 GHz for enhanced management), the Latitude 3500 runs Windows 10 or 11 Pro smoothly, supporting standard multitasking with 10+ browser tabs, data tools like Excel, and light photo editing. Intel UHD Graphics 620 provides basic visual support for everyday apps. The 8GB DDR4 2400 MHz RAM handles routine workflows efficiently, while the 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD ensures quick boot times under 10 seconds and rapid file access. The system supports RAM upgrades up to 32GB via two SODIMM slots and SSD upgrades up to 1TB.

Connectivity, Security and Ports

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5 for stable wireless networks, Bluetooth 5.0 for peripherals, and built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet for wired setups, with optional LTE variants for mobile data. 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 one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, three USB 3.1 Type-A ports, HDMI 1.4, a microSD card reader, and a headset combo jack. ExpressCharge technology allows up to 80% recharge in approximately 60 minutes.