Dell Latitude 5290 — 12.5" Compact Business Laptop
A genuinely small 12.5-inch business laptop with a quad-core Core i5, 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, running Windows 11 Pro. Supplied with a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key benefits
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12.5-inch footprint — one of the smallest business laptops Dell made, and noticeably easier to carry than a 14-inch machine.
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Quad-core i5-8350U with vPro — four cores and eight threads, with hardware management support for managed fleets.
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256GB SSD — fast solid-state storage with quick boot and wake.
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Business-grade security — a smart card reader and TPM, standard on the Latitude 5000 line.
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Full-size ports — HDMI, USB-A and Ethernet on the machine itself, no dongle required.
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Windows 11 Pro — domain join, BitLocker and Group Policy included.
Performance in use
The 5290 exists for people who put a laptop in a bag every day. At 12.5 inches it is smaller than almost anything else in the business range, and yet it keeps full-size HDMI, USB-A and Ethernet ports rather than pushing you towards a dock.
The i5-8350U is a quad-core, eight-thread processor with vPro support. Paired with 8GB of memory and an SSD, it handles the daily load comfortably — email, Office, a browser session and video calls. It is a machine for getting work done rather than for heavy multitasking.
The trade-off for the size is the screen: 12.5 inches at HD resolution is compact, and users who work across several windows at once will prefer a larger, higher-resolution panel. For travel, site work and hot-desking it is exactly the right shape.
Technical specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i5-8350U (8th Gen, 4-core/8-thread, vPro) |
| Memory |
8GB DDR4 |
| Storage |
256GB SSD |
| Display |
12.5" HD 1366×768, non-touch |
| Graphics |
Intel UHD 620 (integrated) |
| Operating system |
Windows 11 Pro |
| Ports |
HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet, smart card reader |
| Warranty |
12-month Reboot IT warranty |
Is it right for you?
| Best for |
Not for |
✓ Travel and daily carry ✓ Field staff and site work ✓ Email, Office and browser-based work ✓ Managed fleets using vPro |
✗ Working across many windows at once ✗ Video editing or 3D rendering ✗ Users wanting a large or high-resolution screen ✗ Anyone needing a touchscreen |
Condition grades
| A — Excellent |
Minimal signs of use. Light marks only, none distracting in normal use. Battery 70%+ of original capacity. |
| B — Good |
Visible light wear — scratches or scuffs on the lid or base. Screen free of distracting defects. Battery 50–70% of original capacity. |
Frequently asked questions
What size is the screen?
This is the 12.5-inch Latitude 5290 clamshell. Dell also made a 12.3-inch 5290 2-in-1 detachable, which is a different machine — this is not that model.
Does it have a touchscreen?
No. This unit has a non-touch HD display.
Can the memory be upgraded?
The Latitude 5290 uses socketed memory, so it is serviceable. Contact us before purchase if you need a different configuration.
Is Windows included and licensed?
Yes. Windows 11 Pro is installed and licensed.
What condition will it arrive in?
See the condition grades table above. Both grades are fully tested and functional.
How is it shipped?
Free standard AU shipping is included, dispatched from our Melbourne workshop.
What warranty applies?
A 12-month Reboot IT warranty, plus a 30-day battery warranty.
Warranty and support
Every machine is professionally tested, cleaned and graded in our Melbourne workshop before it ships, and comes with a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT, plus a 30-day battery warranty. Reboot IT has been refurbishing business IT since 2001 — we are an Australian company, our stock is held locally, and support is handled here. Free standard AU shipping is included.