Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th 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 (5th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

relatively high price

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 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 1.13 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 14" - IPS
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 300 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 (5th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3 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, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, fixed focus -
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 CX11871
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th 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 (5th Gen)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Home (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 (5th Gen)
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, 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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