Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 80/100Dell Latitude 7290
Score: 72/100Rankings
The 2020 MacBook Air delivers a premium, fanless design with an excellent Retina display and solid battery life, but its entry-level i3 processor and non-upgradable components limit performance for power users.
The Latitude 7290 is a compact 12.5-inch business ultrabook built with a lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis, offering solid performance, extensive connectivity, and strong security features. It excels in portability and battery life but is hampered by a low-resolution TN panel.
| Attribute | | Dell Latitude 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.76 kg |
11 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
13.3 inchesbest | 12.5 inches | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
256 GBbest | 256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 231 mm | 16.99 mmbest |
400 nitsbest | 200 nits | |
— | 60 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | | Dell Latitude 7290 |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 11 hours | 12 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.76 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 16.99 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel Core i5-8350U (8th Gen) |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 12.5 inches |
Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit IPS Retina with True Tone | TN |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 200 nits |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
USB‑C Ports | 2 | 1 |
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Reviewers praised the refined design, Magic Keyboard and display, while cautioning that the i3 CPU makes it a marginal upgrade; they recommend an i5 or M1 model for better value.
Users love the portability, keyboard and display, but frequently mention the sluggish i3 performance and low-resolution webcam.
Professional reviewers praise the Latitude 7290 for its ultra-portable size, rugged magnesium-alloy construction, and extensive port selection, noting solid performance for office workloads. The primary criticism is the low-resolution TN panel, which limits visual clarity and color fidelity.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, sturdy build, and long battery life, often highlighting the convenience of HDMI and Ethernet together. However, many echo the complaint about the modest 1366 × 768 display, wishing for a higher-resolution panel.
“Perfect for school and writing - lightweight and lasts all day.”
“The i3 is too slow when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
“Webcam is terrible in low light - looks grainy on Zoom.”
