Dell Latitude 5280 vs. Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Latitude 5280 and Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 5280 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5280 is better than Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible.

Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 5280 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5280
32 GB
Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
16 GB
Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 5280 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible. It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 5280 - DDR4
2,133 MHz
Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
Upgradable memory

Dell Latitude 5280 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4LPDDR3
Has two more ports and slots

Dell Latitude 5280 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible. It has twelve versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible.

PortsDell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
power portYesNo
RJ-45YesNo
SIM card slotYesYes
Smart Card reader slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 3YesNo
USB-AYes x2Yes x2
USB-CNoYes x2
VGAYesNo
Total1210
More versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 5280 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible. It has eight versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible.

PortsDell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
USB-AYesYes
power portYesNo
RJ-45YesNo
Thunderbolt 3YesNo
USB-CNoYes
VGAYesNo

Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible over Dell Latitude 5280.

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Latitude 5280 Price
DELL Latitude 5280 12.5" HD, Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Solid State Drive, Windows 10 Pro 64Bit, NO CAM, NO Touch, (Renewed)
DELL Latitude 5280 12.5" HD, Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Solid State Drive, Windows 10 Pro 64Bit, NO CAM, NO Touch, (Renewed)
By Dell
$198.91
Dell Latitude 5280 12.5" Business Laptop, Intel Core I5-7300U 2.6GHZ, 16G DDR4, M.2 256G SSD, HDMI, VGA, USB 3.1, Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit-Multi-Language Supports En/Fr/Sp(Renewed).
Dell Latitude 5280 12.5" Business Laptop, Intel Core I5-7300U 2.6GHZ, 16G DDR4, M.2 256G SSD, HDMI, VGA, USB 3.1, Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit-Multi-Language Supports En/Fr/Sp(Renewed).
By Dell
$204.99
Dell Laptop Charger 65W watt Barrel 7.4mm tip, Latitude 5280 5290 5490 5491 5285 5289 5480 5488 5580 5590 5591 AC Power Adapter 19.5V 3.34A
Dell Laptop Charger 65W watt Barrel 7.4mm tip, Latitude 5280 5290 5490 5491 5285 5289 5480 5488 5580 5590 5591 AC Power Adapter 19.5V 3.34A
By Dell
$29.99
Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible Price
Dell Latitude 5289 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, Intel Core i7-7600U, 12.5 inches FHD TouchSceen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5289 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, Intel Core i7-7600U, 12.5 inches FHD TouchSceen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$269.00
Dell Latitude 5289 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop 12.5in FHD Touchscreen Notebook w/BacklitKey, Intel Core i7-7600U 2.8GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, USB Type-C, HDMI, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5289 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop 12.5in FHD Touchscreen Notebook w/BacklitKey, Intel Core i7-7600U 2.8GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, USB Type-C, HDMI, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$257.90
Dell Latitude 5289 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 12.5 inches FHD Touch, Intel Core i7-7600U, 16GB Ram, 512GB PCIe SSD, Webcam, Windows 10 Professional (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5289 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 12.5 inches FHD Touch, Intel Core i7-7600U, 16GB Ram, 512GB PCIe SSD, Webcam, Windows 10 Professional (Renewed)
By Dell
$275.00
$291.00 5% OFF

Availability

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Released20172017
Release DateAnnounced on January 16, 2017. (CES 2017)Announced on May 30th, 2017.
Pricing
  • $829.00 -
    i3-7100U 4GB 500G HDD
  • $949.00 -
    i5-7200U 4GB 500G HDD
  • $1,019.00 -
    i5-7300U 4GB 500G HDD
  • $1,249.00 -
    i7-7600U 4GB 128GB SSD
  • $949.00
    i3-7100U 4GB 128GB SSD
  • $1,149.00
    i5-7200U 8GB 128GB SSD
  • $1,289.00 
    i5-7300U 8GB 128GB SSD
  • $1,519.00 
    i7-7600U 16GB 128GB SSD
Applicable Models
  • 2017 Dell Latitude 12 5000 Series
  • Dell Latitude 12 5000 Series (Intel 7th Gen CPU)
  • Dell Latitude 12 5000 (5280) Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 5280 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 12 5280 Laptop
  • 2017 Dell Latitude 12 5000 2-in-1 Series
  • 2017 Dell Latitude 12 5000 Convertible Series
  • Dell Latitude 12 5000 2-in-1 Series (Intel 7th Gen CPU)
  • Dell Latitude 12 5000 2-in-1 (5289) Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 5289 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 12 5289 Laptop
Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Dimensions12.0 x 8.3 x 0.8” (305.15 x 211.3 x 21.4 mm)12.0 x 8.26 x 0.47 ~ 0.73” (304.8 x 210 x 12.03 ~ 18.45 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.00 lb (1.36 kg)Starting at 2.97 lb (1.34 kg)
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full size, optional backlit chiclet keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • Have dedicated left and right-click buttons.
  • Keyboard
    • Full size, optional backlit chiclet keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • Have dedicated left and right-click buttons.

Display

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Size12.5 Inches12.5 Inches
Info
  • 12.5” HD
    1366 x 768 200-nits 60Hz anti-glare non-touch
  • 12.5” FHD
    1920 x 1080 300-nits 60Hz anti-glare non-touch
  • 12.5” FHD Touch
    1920 x 1080 360-nits 60Hz anti-reflective touchscreen Corning Gorilla Glass 4
12.5” FHD Touch
1920 x 1080 255-nits 60Hz anti-reflective anti-smudge active pen support touchscreen Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Ports

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Dell Latitude 5280 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, DisplayPort, Optional
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x Smart Card reader slot
Right (5)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), Powershare
  • 1 x VGA
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Back (2)
  • 1 x SIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x microSD card slot
Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x Smart Card reader slot
Right (5)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), Powershare
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x SIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Processor
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7100U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.40 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7200U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.50 → 3.10 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.60 → 3.50 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7600U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.80 → 3.90 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7100U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.40 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7200U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.50 → 3.10 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.60 → 3.50 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7600U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.80 → 3.90 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7100U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7200U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  3. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  4. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7600U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-7100U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7200U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  3. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  4. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7600U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
MemoryMemory Info
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SODIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 2133 MHz
Memory Configurations
  • 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Info
  • Memory Slots: onboard memory
  • Memory Type: Dual-Channel LPDDR3 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 1866 MHz
Memory Configurations
  • 4GB 8GB 16GB
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2280 slot
    • 1 x 2.5” SATA slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB M.2 SATA o PCIe SSD
    • Up to 1TB SATA HDD
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB M.2 SATA or PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Wireless-AC 8265 2x2 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Wireless-AC 8265 2x2 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
EthernetIntel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
10/100/1000 Mbps
-
Wireless WANOptional Mobile Broadband
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X7 LTE-A (DW5811e) for AT&T, Verizon & Sprint. (US)
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X7 LTE-A (DW5811e) (EMEA/APJ/ROW)
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X7 HSPA+ (DW5811e) (China/Indonesia/india)
  • Dell Wireless™ Telit Intel Ln-930 AP LTE CAT4 (DW5814e for Japan)
Optional Mobile Broadband
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X7 LTE-A (DW5811e) for AT&T, Verizon & Sprint. (US)
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X7 LTE-A (DW5811e) (EMEA/APJ/ROW)
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X7 HSPA+ (DW5811e) (China/Indonesia/india)
  • Dell Wireless™ Telit Intel Ln-930 AP LTE CAT4 (DW5814e for Japan)

Battery

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Size
42 Wh 51 Wh 68 Wh
  • 45 Wh 60 Wh
    Polymer battery with ExpressCharge
  • 60 Wh
    Polymer Long Life Cycle battery
Power Supply65W
7.4 mm Barrel Power Adapter.
45W 65W 90W
USB-C Power Adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
  • NeoKylin v6.0
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
  • NeoKylin v6.0
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30-Day Free Trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30-Day Free Trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3253 Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones
  • Waves MaxxAudio Pro Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
  • NFC
    Broadcom BCM58102 NFC controller
Security
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified, TCG Certified
  • Optional Control Vault 2.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification (HW authentication configurations)
  • Optional hardware authentication bundle 2:
  • FIPS 201 contacted smart card
  • Control Vault 2.0
  • Optional hardware authentication bundle 4:
    • Touch fingerprint reader
    • FIPS 201 contacted smart card
    • Contactless smart card
    • NFC
    • Control Vault 2.0
  • Security lock slot (Noble Wedge Lock)
  • SED (Opal 2.0 - SATA Interface)
  • Statement of Non-Volatility
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified, TCG Certified
  • Optional Control Vault 2.0 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification (HW authentication configurations)
  • Optional hardware authentication bundle 2:
  • FIPS 201 contacted smart card
  • Control Vault 2.0
  • Optional hardware authentication bundle 4:
    • Touch fingerprint reader
    • FIPS 201 contacted smart card
    • Contactless smart card
    • NFC
    • Control Vault 2.0
  • Security lock slot (Noble Wedge Lock)
  • SED (Opal 2.0 - SATA Interface)
  • Statement of Non-Volatility
Warranty1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible
At Glance
Released in Early
2017
16:9 FHD
12.5”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.00 lb
1.36 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-7600U
2C/4T, 2.80 → 3.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
885
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,883
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 620
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2133 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5280 Ports
Released in Mid
2017
16:9 FHD
12.5”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.97 lb
1.35 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-7600U
2C/4T, 2.80 → 3.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
885
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,883
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 620
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3
Dell Latitude 5289 Convertible Ports

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