Dell Latitude 5300 (2-in-1)

DELL Latitude 5300 (2 in 1)

Who is Dell Latitude 5300 (2 in 1) for?

As the first 13-inch Latitude in the 5000 series, this laptop is well suited for office workers who are frequently on the go.

The first 13-inch version in the Latitude 5000 series

Dell seems to have phased out the 12.5-inch Latitude models in this Latitude 5000 lineup, replacing them with the 5300 sporting a 13.3-inch display. Overall, the laptop retains the design language of the previous Latitude 5290 with a reinforced rigid plastic chassis; however, it lacks the soft-touch coating found on previous versions.

The display bezels are slimmer, giving the machine a footprint similar to previous 12.5-inch laptops. The hinges are positioned on both sides, feel sturdy, and allow a 180-degree opening angle.

A standout display

Although it uses only a WVA display panel, the machine still comes with a 250-nit screen offering a wide color gamut, noticeably outperforming its two larger siblings, the Latitude 5400 and 5500. This screen is suitable for photo editing and light graphic design work. A touchscreen option is also available for anyone who needs to present directly or sketch on screen.

In addition, an HD TN display option remains available for those seeking solid performance at a reasonable price.

Stable performance in a 13-inch laptop

The laptop is powered by 8th Gen Whiskey Lake processors that deliver stable performance. With 4 cores and 8 threads, it handles multi-core-heavy applications well and maintains stable operation over long working sessions. Dell also offers a Core i3 8145U option with 2 cores and 4 threads, which fits lighter office tasks.

An excellent keyboard and touchpad

As the first 13.3-inch laptop in the Latitude 5000 series, Dell Latitude 5300 (2 in 1) inherits the new-generation Latitude keyboard. The keycaps are more curved and smooth, cupping your fingertips better and minimizing typos. Key travel is deep and provides satisfying tactile feedback, reaching even deeper than on the earlier Latitude 7390.

The touchpad has a textured surface with good tracking capability, delivering fast and precise responses to swipes and gestures. Dedicated left and right click buttons sit underneath, offering quick and accurate feedback. The only downside is that the touchpad is somewhat small, though likely to make room for the two physical buttons below.

Because it is a 13.3-inch model, Latitude 5300 (2 in 1) drops the Point Stick entirely to allow wider key spacing.

Ports and connectivity

Even as a 13-inch ultrabook, the machine retains a comprehensive set of modern ports. You get 2 USB Type A 3.1 Gen 1 ports, an RJ-45 port, an HDMI 1.4b port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD card slot, and a USB Type C 3.1 Gen 2 port that supports display output and charging, with Dell also offering an optional Thunderbolt 3 configuration for this Type-C port.

Security features

The laptop features a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button. Dell has also embedded a discrete TPM 2.0 chip, enhancing protection for unencrypted passwords. Additionally, Dell provides a security software suite to protect against cyberattacks: Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise and Data Guard.
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Is DELL Latitude 5300 (2 in 1) worth buying?

With a display offering good color gamut coverage and a full selection of ports, this machine is an ideal choice for anyone wanting solid performance while traveling frequently. A slight drawback is that it does not use premium materials, making the machine look somewhat less upscale.