Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

robust build quality

decent battery life

good security features

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

limited port variety

average display brightness

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.2 cm x 20.88 cm x 1.065 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.2 cm x 20.88 cm x 1.065 cm / 857 g - tablet
29.2 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm / 1.2018 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 857 g 1.305 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² -
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 4, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 0.135 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, fixed focus Gesture input support
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3253 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
OneLink connector
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), Windows Defender, Windows 10 64-bit USB Key -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Volume control, Windows button, Dell ControlVault, Miracast, ExpressCharge, built-in easel kickstand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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