The Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable is a compelling 2-in-1 laptop designed for mobile professionals. Its slim profile, lightweight design, and robust build make it an ideal companion for travel and on-the-go productivity. This review dives into its key features, performance, and overall value.
Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable The Dell Latitude 7350 Dechable may be thin and lightweight but it boasts a premium metal chassis.
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The Latitude 7350 Detachable enters a market already populated with 2-in-1 devices like Microsoft’s Surface line. However, Dell’s offering distinguishes itself with a premium build quality, featuring a durable metal chassis and a Gorilla Glass Victus display. This robust construction provides a sense of quality often lacking in competitors that feel more like tablets with attached keyboards. The bright display and impressive thinness and lightness further solidify its premium appeal.
Design and Build: Robust and Portable
The Latitude 7350 Detachable is remarkably thin at just 0.35 inches and lightweight at 1.76 pounds. This makes it thinner and lighter than competitors like the Microsoft Surface Pro and Asus Zenbook S13, making it incredibly portable for meetings, presentations, and travel. Despite its slim profile, the magnesium chassis and aluminum kickstand provide impressive sturdiness. The use of recycled materials in its construction also appeals to environmentally conscious users.
The tablet-like design features rounded edges, thin bezels, and a detachable keyboard that attaches magnetically. The secure magnetic connection ensures stability during use. The robust kickstand offers a wide range of viewing angles, unlike the notched systems found in some ultralights.
Connectivity and Audio: Trade-offs for Portability
The thin design necessitates some compromises in connectivity. The Latitude 7350 Detachable offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm audio jack. While the Thunderbolt ports enable fast data transfer and video output, users requiring USB-A or HDMI ports will need adapters. However, the inclusion of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 ensures fast wireless connectivity for on-the-go professionals.
The front-facing speakers, positioned on the sides of the display, deliver clear audio suitable for media consumption. While adequate, the sound quality isn’t exceptional, lacking depth in the lower frequencies.
Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable The Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable can be used in Tablet Mode as well as Laptop Mode.
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Keyboard and Trackpad: Functional with a Collaborative Touch
The optional backlit keyboard ($210) is adequate for short typing sessions but isn’t ideal for extended use due to its low-set keys and limited feedback. However, the keys are well-sized, minimizing typing errors. The standout feature is the Dell Collaboration touchpad with illuminated touch icons for controlling Microsoft Teams and Zoom calls. These icons provide convenient access to mute, camera control, and chat functions, simplifying online collaboration.
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Display and Webcam: Bright and Responsive
The 2880x1920p LCD offers crisp visuals and decent contrast. While the 76 percent sRGB color gamut may not impress users accustomed to OLED displays, the impressive peak brightness of 481 nits ensures visibility in bright environments. The responsive touchscreen enhances usability, and the optional Active Pen ($55) provides further input options. The dual cameras (8MP front and world-facing) offer good image quality with crisp autofocus, making on-the-go photography and video conferencing convenient.
Performance: Optimized for Productivity
The Intel Core Ultra 5 134U processor, while not a top-tier performer, handles everyday productivity tasks efficiently. Benchmarks show decent performance in PCMark 10, indicating its suitability for common office applications. While the Core Ultra 5 handles light tasks well, it does show some throttling under CPU-intensive workloads. Users seeking higher performance might consider the Core Ultra 7 configuration, which also includes a vapor chamber for improved thermal management. The integrated graphics are sufficient for video playback and basic 2D/3D rendering but are not suitable for demanding graphical applications.
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Battery Life: All-Day Endurance
The Core Ultra 5’s Meteor Lake architecture prioritizes low power consumption. The PCWorld battery rundown test yielded an impressive result of 12 hours and 45 minutes, suggesting all-day battery life on a single charge.
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Conclusion: A Premium Choice with Some Trade-offs
The Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable is a premium 2-in-1 ideal for professionals who prioritize portability and sleek design. Its robust build, bright display, and all-day battery life are compelling features. However, the limited I/O options and the additional cost for the keyboard and Active Pen are factors to consider. Overall, the Latitude 7350 Detachable offers a compelling blend of performance, portability, and premium features, making it a strong contender in the 2-in-1 market.
