Dell Latitude 7290
Score: 72/100
HP UltraBook
Score: 70/100Rankings
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.
The HP Ultrabook targets budget-conscious students and professionals with a lightweight chassis, long battery life and built-in Microsoft 365/Copilot, but its low-resolution screen, modest CPU and limited storage keep it in the entry-level tier.
| Attribute | Dell Latitude 7290 | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.76 kg | 1.41 kgbest |
12 hoursbest | 12 hoursbest | |
12.5 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 8 GB | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 16.99 mmbest | 17.8 mm |
200 nits | 250 nitsbest | |
60 Hzbest | — |
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| Attribute | Dell Latitude 7290 | |
|---|---|---|
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.76 kg | 1.41 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 16.99 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-8350U (8th Gen) | Intel N150 |
Graphics Type | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Integrated |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 12.5 inches | 14 inches |
Panel Type | TN | LED |
Brightness (nits) | 200 nits | 250 nits |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers see it as an entry-level productivity device with solid battery and AI integration, but criticize the dim low-res screen and limited performance.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, long battery and AI features, while noting the screen is too dim/low-res and the device feels sluggish with limited RAM.
“Users appreciate the lightweight design and long battery life.”
“The dedicated Copilot key is seen as a useful feature for AI integration.”
“The screen is too dim or low-res for comfortable extended use.”
