Dell Latitude 5280 vs. Dell Latitude 7390: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the Dell Latitude 5280 and Dell Latitude 7390 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 5280 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5280 is better than Dell Latitude 7390.

Supports larger memory

Dell Latitude 5280 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 7390. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7390.

Max system memory size
Dell Latitude 5280
32 GB
Dell Latitude 7390
16 GB
Has one more port and slot

Dell Latitude 5280 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 7390. It has twelve versus eleven amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7390.

PortsDell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
nanoSIM card slotNoYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
SIM card slotYesNo
Smart Card ReaderNoYes
Smart Card reader slotYesNo
Thunderbolt 3YesYes
USB-AYes x2Yes x2
VGAYesNo
Total1211
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Dell Latitude 5280 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 7390. It has eight versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7390.

PortsDell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Thunderbolt 3YesYes
USB-AYesYes
VGAYesNo

Dell Latitude 7390 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 7390 is better than Dell Latitude 5280.

Newer manufacturing

2018 vs. 2017

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-8650U inside Dell Latitude 7390 has a 106% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7600U inside Dell Latitude 5280.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Latitude 7390 - Intel Core i7-8650U
3,879
Dell Latitude 7390 - Intel Core i5-8350U
2,982
Dell Latitude 7390 - Intel Core i5-8250U
1,971
Dell Latitude 5280 - Intel Core i7-7600U
1,883
Dell Latitude 5280 - Intel Core i5-7300U
1,777
Dell Latitude 7390 - Intel Core i5-7300U
1,777
Dell Latitude 5280 - Intel Core i5-7200U
1,611
Dell Latitude 7390 - Intel Core i3-7130U
1,454
Dell Latitude 5280 - Intel Core i3-7100U
1,308
Supports faster memory

Dell Latitude 7390 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5280. It supports up to 2400MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5280.

Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 7390 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Dell Latitude 5280 - DDR4
2,133 MHz
6% larger display

Dell Latitude 7390 has a 13.3-inch screen size 6% larger than the 12.5-inch Dell Latitude 5280.

Display size
Dell Latitude 7390
13.3-inch
Dell Latitude 5280
12.5-inch
About 14% lighter

Dell Latitude 7390 weighed 2.59 pounds, 14% lighter than the 3.00 pounds Dell Latitude 5280.

WeightDell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
Pound
3.00 lbs.
2.59 lbs.
Kilogram
1.36 kg
1.17 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Latitude 5280 and Dell Latitude 7390.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryDell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
Slots
x2
x1
TypeDDR4DDR4

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
$210.33
Dell Latitude 12-5280 Intel Core i3-7100U X2 2.4GHz 8GB 256GB SSD, Black (Certified Refurbished)
Dell Latitude 12-5280 Intel Core i3-7100U X2 2.4GHz 8GB 256GB SSD, Black (Certified Refurbished)
By Dell
$160.00
Dell Latitude 7390 Price
Dell Latitude 7390 Ultrabook | Intel Core i7 8th Gen Quad Core CPU | 16 GB RAM - 1 TB SSD | 13.3" Touchscreen FHD Display with Webcam | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Microsoft Office | Windows 11 (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7390 Ultrabook | Intel Core i7 8th Gen Quad Core CPU | 16 GB RAM - 1 TB SSD | 13.3" Touchscreen FHD Display with Webcam | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Microsoft Office | Windows 11 (Renewed)
By Dell
$327.00
Dell Latitude 7390 Touchscreen Laptop, 13.3-inch FHD Touch Display, Intel Core i7-8650U Upto 3.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, DisplayPort via USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7390 Touchscreen Laptop, 13.3-inch FHD Touch Display, Intel Core i7-8650U Upto 3.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, DisplayPort via USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$299.90
Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 Laptop, 13.3inch FHD WVA (1920 X 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Quad Core i5-8350U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 Laptop, 13.3inch FHD WVA (1920 X 1080) Touchscreen, Intel Quad Core i5-8350U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$229.00
$269.00 15% OFF

Availability

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
Released20172018
Release DateAnnounced on January 16, 2017. (CES 2017)Announced on January 18, 2018.
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
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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
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Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
Dimensions12.0 x 8.3 x 0.8” (305.15 x 211.3 x 21.4 mm)12.0” x 8.19” x 0.64 - 0.66” (304.8 mm x 207.9 mm x 16.33 - 16.53 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.00 lb (1.36 kg)Starting at 2.59 lb (1.17 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
    • Size: 4.0 x 2.04 in (101.7 mm x 52 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
    • Have dedicated left and right-click buttons.

Display

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
Size12.5 Inches13.3 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
  • 13.3” FHD
    1920 x 1080 166 PPI anti-glare non-touch
  • 13.3” FHD Touch
    1920 x 1080 166 PPI anti-glare touchscreen

Ports

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
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 7390 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort, Optional Thunderbolt 3
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (6)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
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™ i3-7130U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.70 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.60 → 3.50 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 3.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  5. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.90 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB 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™ i3-7130U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  4. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  5. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U
    Intel® UHD 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: 1 x SODIMM slot
  • Memory Type: Single-Channel DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed:
    • 2133 MHz for 7th Gen Intel processors
    • 2400 MHz for 8th Gen Intel processors
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 PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
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)
  • Qualcomm QCA6174A XR 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
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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)
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More-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)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (DW5816e) Japan/ANZ/India/South Korea/Taiwan)

Battery

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
Size
42 Wh 51 Wh 68 Wh
  • 42 Wh
    Prismatic, ExpressCharge Capable.
  • 60 Wh
    Polymer, ExpressCharge Capable.
  • 60 Wh
    Long Life Cycle Polymer.
Power Supply65W
7.4 mm Barrel Power Adapter.
  • 65W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter
  • 90W 7.4 mm Barrel Adapter

Software

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
  • NeoKylin v6.0
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
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 7390
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.
  • Optional Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3253 Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3246 Controller
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
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
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 Diagnosis3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5280Dell Latitude 7390
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 Early
2018
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.59 lb
1.17 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C/8T, 1.90 → 4.20 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,106
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,879
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 620
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
2400 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 7390 Ports

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