Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Microsoft Surface Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Go 3. 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

Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

responsive touchscreen display

versatile form factor

solid build quality

modest battery life

limited storage capacity

average performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Go 3
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Microsoft Surface Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 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 553 g
Case Material - Magnesium alloy
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 10.5"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 220
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
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 Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10100Y / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Autofocus, fixed focus Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3253 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 28 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), Windows Defender, Windows 10 64-bit USB Key Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Volume control, Windows button, Dell ControlVault, Miracast, ExpressCharge, built-in easel kickstand Volume control, built-in kickstand
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 - 1 year
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