Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business. 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 Pro 9 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

robust build quality

efficient performance

pricey base model

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

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Difference between Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 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 879 g
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 13"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
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 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 10 Megapixel (rear)
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 Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 -
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 47.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
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 Pro 9 for Business
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Digitizer
Features - Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), Windows Defender, Windows 10 64-bit USB Key Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour 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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