DELL Latitude 7290 laptop i7-8650U 32GB 512GB 12.5" FHD

Compact 12.5" business laptop

The Dell Latitude 7290 is a 12.5-inch Full HD notebook powered by an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor with a base frequency of 1.9 GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.2 GHz. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory in a dual-channel 16 GB x 2 configuration and a 512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles the display output. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed. The non-touch screen measures 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Upgrade from dual-core or 8 GB systems

This unit replaces older ultraportables limited to dual-core CPUs, 8 GB or 16 GB of soldered memory, or slower SATA solid-state drives. The jump is worthwhile when you need four physical cores with eight threads, 32 GB of system memory for heavy multitasking or virtual machines, and the faster throughput of a PCIe M.2 boot drive. Buyers who require a dedicated graphics processor, a larger display, or user-replaceable storage modules should look elsewhere.

Check USB-C video and memory slots

Verify that your existing dock or monitor supports DisplayPort alt-mode over USB-C, as the laptop uses this connection for external video. Confirm the memory is installed as two 16 GB modules occupying both SO-DIMM slots, leaving no room for further expansion without removal. Ensure your workflow accepts a 12.5-inch non-touch panel and integrated graphics only.