DELL
Dell Latitude 7280 12.5 laptop i5-7300U 8GB 512GB SSD
A 12.5-inch business laptop with an Intel Core i5-7300U processor, 8GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB SATA SSD
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home 🙋♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade 👉Check
- CPU TypeIntel Core i5
- Processor Name2.60GHz
- Screen Size12.5"
- TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
- Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
- Compact 12.5" design for easy mobility
- Intel Core i5-7300U at 2.60GHz for responsive everyday speed
- 8GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking smoothly
- 512GB SATA SSD boots fast and stores thousands of files
- Windows 10 Home 64-bit ready with webcam and Wi-Fi
Compact Business Laptop
The Dell Latitude 7280 is a 12.5-in laptop built around an Intel Core i5-7300U processor at 2.60GHz. It ships with 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SATA SSD. Windows 10 Home 64-bit comes pre-installed, and the integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 drives the non-touch display. The compact chassis includes a webcam, 802.11ac wireless LAN and three USB ports for everyday connectivity.
Mobile Professionals Seeking Simplicity
This unit suits workers who value light weight and a small footprint for email, documents and browser-based tasks. The 512GB SSD offers fast boot and load times compared with mechanical drives. Buyers who need a touchscreen, discrete graphics or memory beyond the 16GB ceiling should look elsewhere. The specification also lists Bluetooth as not included despite the category flag, so users reliant on that wireless link must verify before purchase.
512GB SATA 2.5-Inch SSD Bay
The storage subsystem uses a 2.5-in SATA interface for the 512GB solid-state drive. This form factor limits upgrades to SATA devices only. Shoppers requiring a different drive interface or larger capacity than the bay supports will need another platform. The installed 512GB capacity is quoted to hold roughly 128000 songs or 301180 photos.
Highlights
- Compact 12.5" design for easy mobility
- Intel Core i5-7300U at 2.60GHz for responsive everyday speed
- 8GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking smoothly
- 512GB SATA SSD boots fast and stores thousands of files
- Windows 10 Home 64-bit ready with webcam and Wi-Fi
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Latitude |
| Model | 7280 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home 🙋♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade 👉Check ABS/Helix computers with Windows 11 |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Name | 2.60GHz |
| Screen Size | 12.5" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Graphic Type | Integrated Card |
| SSD | 512GB |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Max Memory Supported | 16 GB |
| LAN | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| WLAN | 802.11ac Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | 3 |
| Audio Ports | Yes |
| Audio | Integrated Sound card |
| Speaker | Internal Speakers |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Type | Everyday Value |
| Battery | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Life | < 3 hours |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 12 x 8.1 x 0.7 |
| Weight | 2 - 2.9 lbs. |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 512GB SATA 2.5" SSD in the Dell Latitude 7280, and what step is often missed?
Remove the base cover screws, detach the battery connector, slide the drive into the caddy, secure it with the mounting screw, then reconnect the battery before closing the case; skipping the battery disconnect risks a short circuit.
What maintenance will the 8GB DDR4 memory and 512GB SSD need over time?
The memory is soldered and not upgradeable beyond the 16 GB maximum supported, so no module replacement is possible; the SSD has no moving parts and requires no mechanical service, though firmware updates may appear via Windows Update.
Which limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on the Intel Core i5-7300U with Intel HD Graphics 620?
Thermal throttling typically activates before power limits, reducing clock speeds to manage heat within the compact 12.5-inch chassis during prolonged CPU and integrated graphics loads.
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