Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga vs Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, has more memory and has more storage. Pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga only if it matters to you that it has Ethernet.
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Key differences
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Performance
Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1's Intel Core i7-1185G7 is quicker: it stays smooth with lots of apps open, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga's Intel Core i5-8265U copes well with everyday tasks.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Evenly matched
Closely matched screens: 13.3" Full HD 300 nits against 13.3" Full HD.
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Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is better connected. Only it has Ethernet.
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Portability
Evenly matched
About the same to carry: 1.29 kg and 1.32 kg.
Other differences
- Memory Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has 32 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Storage Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Age Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is the newer model (2021 against 2019).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga if…
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.29 kg.
- You need a long battery life: its maker claims up to 14.5 hours.
Choose the Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 if…
- You want a snappier laptop for everyday work: its Intel Core i7-1185G7 is the faster processor.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2021.
Full spec comparison
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is ahead on performance.
It is faster, has more memory and has more storage, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5-8265U | Core i7-1185G7 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | 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 X390 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 72% NTSC | — |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | — |
| 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 X390 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 14.5 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 80% in 60 minutes | ExpressCharge |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.32 kg |
| Dimensions | 310.4 x 219 x 15.95 mm | 305.7 x 207.5 x 16.96 mm |
| Materials | carbon-fibre hybrid polyamide with 50% glass fibre lid and base | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| 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 5320 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 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 | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE via Ethernet extension adapter | None |
| 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | — |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight | spill-resistant keyboard |
| Login | Fingerprint | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint | multi-touch clickpad |
| Speakers | 2x 1 W stereo speakers, Dolby Audio Premium | stereo speakers, 2 W each |
| Microphones | dual-array far-field microphones | dual-array microphones |
| Pen | Included | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, Power-on password, Supervisor password, Hard disk password, Self-healing BIOS | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot |
Software and model
The Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |