Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 (Gen 5) vs Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and has an SD card reader. Pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 only if it matters to you that it is sold new and is newer.
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Key differences
- Memory Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Condition Depends on you
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 is sold new.
- Age Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 is the newer model (2024 against 2021).
- Ports Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
Only the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 if…
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2024.
- You want every bit of speed: it uses newer DDR5-generation memory.
Choose the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 leads on performance; 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
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 has faster memory, while the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has more memory and has more storage.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Core i7-1185G7 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 11 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-6400 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280, Opal 2.0 | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 |
| 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | — |
| Finish | Matte | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | Dell Active Pen |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 21.1 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 54.7 Wh | — |
| Charger | 65 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 80% in 60 minutes | ExpressCharge |
| Weight | 1.25 kg | 1.32 kg |
| Dimensions | 301.7 x 214.6 x 16.4 mm | 305.7 x 207.5 x 16.96 mm |
| Materials | magnesium lid and base | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Black | — |
| Colours available | Black, Grey | — |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (charging USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K60), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x Nano-SIM slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD, 1x wedge lock slot |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| Mobile data | 4G LTE upgradable | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP + IR | — |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | — |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant UK keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, Unified Communications controls, 1.5 mm key travel | spill-resistant keyboard |
| Login | Fingerprint, Face | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | glass-like Mylar 3-button trackpad, 56 x 115 mm, with TrackPoint | multi-touch clickpad |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo speakers, Dolby Audio Premium | stereo speakers, 2 W each |
| Microphones | 2x 360-degree far-field microphones | dual-array microphones |
| Pen | Included | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Nano Security Slot, ThinkShield, Human Presence Detection, FIDO authentication, Self-healing BIOS | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot |
Software and model
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 is ahead on software and updates.
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 (Gen 5) | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | 21LW0046UK | — |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |