Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 8 GB of memory and 13-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: only the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga has Ethernet.
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Key differences
- Ports Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga wins
Only the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga has Ethernet.
- Upgrades Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1's memory can be upgraded later; the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga's is fixed.
- Weight Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is a little lighter: 1.29 kg against 1.42 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 if…
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel Core i5-8265U copes well with everyday tasks.
- You'd like to use it as a tablet too: it folds or detaches into one.
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga if…
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.29 kg.
- You want fewer chargers: it charges over USB-C, like most phones.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga leads on battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8265U | Core i5-8265U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 255 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | NTSC 72% | 72% NTSC |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | Dell Active Pen (Wacom) | — |
Battery and size
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter and charges over USB-C, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 14.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | — | 50 Wh |
| Charges via | barrel | USB-C |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge: over 80% in about 1 hour (system off) | 80% in 60 minutes |
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 305.7 x 207.5 x 16.9-19.3 mm | 310.4 x 219 x 15.95 mm |
| Materials | — | carbon-fibre hybrid polyamide with 50% glass fibre lid and base |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810G |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Black | — |
| Colours available | — | Black, Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Ethernet, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery; Thunderbolt optional), 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x headset/mic combo jack, 1x microSD, 1x wedge-shaped lock slot, 1x micro-SIM slot (LTE option), 1x smart card reader (optional) | 1x Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (charging Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x microSD card reader, 1x Ethernet extension connector, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x side docking connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 3 |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE via Ethernet extension adapter |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size, 82 keys (UK), 18.05 mm key pitch | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | 91.9 x 51.4 mm, 5-finger multi-touch | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint |
| Speakers | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak, Waves MaxxAudio Pro | 2x 1 W stereo speakers, Dolby Audio Premium |
| Microphones | Digital-array microphones | dual-array far-field microphones |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Included |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Wedge-shaped lock slot | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, Power-on password, Supervisor password, Hard disk password, Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | i5-8265U | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |