Dell LATITUDE 5290Dell Latitude 5290 12.5" HD i5-8350U vPro 32GB 256GB SSD Win 11 Pro

Dell Latitude 5290 12.5" Compact Business Laptop

A certified refurbished 12.5" Latitude with Intel Core i5 vPro, an unusually large 32GB of memory and 256GB storage. Covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.

Key benefits

• 32GB memory — Four times the memory of a typical machine in this class, and unusual in a 12.5" chassis — real headroom for virtual machines and heavy multitasking.
• Genuinely compact — A 12.5" laptop is among the smallest full-Windows machines available, easy to carry and use in tight spaces.
• Quad-core vPro processor — The i5-8350U provides four cores and eight threads with Intel vPro remote management.
• Solid-state storage — 256GB M.2 SATA SSD, far quicker than any mechanical drive.
• Business-grade build — The Latitude 5000 series is built for daily transport, with a durable chassis and serviceable interior.
• Windows 11 Pro — Ready for business deployment out of the box.

Performance in use

The Latitude 5290 is a compact 12.5" business laptop, and this particular unit stands out for one reason: 32GB of memory. That is an unusual amount for a machine this size, and it makes the 5290 capable of workloads its screen size would not suggest — multiple virtual machines, large datasets, or simply a very large number of applications open at once.

The quad-core i5-8350U handles everyday office work comfortably. Storage is a SATA-based M.2 SSD rather than NVMe, so sequential transfers are slower than a modern NVMe drive, though still far quicker than any hard disk.

The display is the main compromise. At 12.5" and 1366 x 768 it is an HD panel rather than Full HD, which means less on-screen content. For email, terminal work and single-application use it is workable; for side-by-side documents or spreadsheets, a larger FHD machine will suit better.

Technical specifications

Is it right for you?

Condition grades

All batteries carry a 30-day warranty.

What we check before it is listed

Every machine that comes through our Melbourne workshop is put through the same intake process before it reaches this page. It is not a visual check — each unit is powered up, tested component by component, and the results recorded against its serial number.

• Hardware scan — processor, memory, storage, display panel, graphics and wireless are all identified and verified against the manufacturer's original factory configuration for that specific serial number, so the specification on this page reflects the machine you receive.
• Storage health — SMART data is read from the drive, including power-on hours and reallocated sectors. Drives showing early warning signs are replaced rather than listed.
• Battery condition — measured against design capacity and recorded as a percentage. Grade A units hold 70% or more of original capacity, Grade B between 50% and 70%.
• Secure data erasure — every drive is wiped to recognised data destruction standards before reimaging. Nothing from the previous owner survives the process.
• Functional testing — keyboard, trackpad, ports, camera, microphone, speakers, wireless and display are each checked by hand.
• Cosmetic grading — the chassis, lid, palm rest and screen are inspected under light and graded honestly, with any notable marks recorded.

Anything that fails goes to our repair bench rather than to the shelf. That is why our returns rate sits well below the industry norm for refurbished equipment.

Why buy refurbished from Reboot IT

Reboot IT has been supplying certified refurbished business technology from Melbourne since 2001. Most of what we sell comes out of corporate and government fleets at the end of a lease — machines that were specified for business use, maintained under contract, and retired on a schedule rather than because anything was wrong with them. That is why a refurbished business laptop routinely outlasts a new consumer one at the same price.

Choosing refurbished also keeps working equipment out of landfill. Manufacturing a new laptop accounts for the large majority of its lifetime carbon footprint, so extending the life of an existing machine is one of the more effective decisions an organisation can make on its IT emissions — without asking anyone to accept less capable hardware.

Frequently asked questions

Is the display Full HD?

No. This is a 12.5" HD 1366 x 768 panel. It is a lower resolution than FHD, so less content fits on screen at once.

Is 32GB really fitted?

Yes. The factory configuration for this service tag shipped with 16GB, and hardware testing confirms 32GB is currently installed — the memory has been upgraded during its service life.

Is the SSD NVMe?

No. This unit has a 256GB M.2 SATA SSD. It can be replaced, and the machine supports NVMe drives.

What is included in the box?

The laptop and a compatible power adapter. Original packaging, manuals and accessories are not included unless specifically noted.

How is shipping handled?

Free standard shipping across Australia. Orders placed before 2pm on a business day are typically dispatched the same day from our Melbourne warehouse, with tracking supplied by email.

What testing has it been through?

Every unit is inspected, hardware-tested, data-wiped to recognised standards and reimaged before listing. Battery health, display, ports, keyboard, camera and wireless are all checked as part of intake, and the specification is verified against the manufacturer's factory records for that serial number.

How does the warranty work if something fails?

Contact us directly and our Melbourne team will arrange assessment, repair or replacement. There is no offshore call centre and no third-party administrator between you and the resolution.

Has the previous owner's data been removed?

Yes. Every drive is securely erased to recognised data destruction standards and the operating system freshly reimaged before the machine is listed for sale.

Can schools, businesses and government buy on account?

Yes. We supply schools, government departments and businesses across Australia and can accept purchase orders. Get in touch if you need a quote for volume or a formal PO arrangement.