Dell Latitude Dell Latitude 5340 2-in-1 Business Laptop (13.3" Review

The Dell Latitude 5340 2-in-1 is a compact business laptop that nails the basics. At 1.35kg, it's in the 93rd percentile for portability, and it backs that up with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, putting it in the top quarter for both. But this is a machine built for work, not play, and its gaming score of 9 out of 100 makes that perfectly clear.

You're looking at a 13.3-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen and an Intel 1365U processor. The CPU lands in the 31st percentile, which tells you this isn't a speed demon. It's more about having enough power for daily tasks in a durable, highly portable 2-in-1 form factor. The 54Wh battery and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity round out a very specific, business-focused package.

Performance is exactly what you'd expect from the specs. The Intel 1365U CPU sits in the 31st percentile, so it's fine for office apps, video calls, and web browsing, but don't expect to blaze through heavy workloads. The integrated Intel Graphics are right at the 50th percentile mark, which is perfectly adequate for driving the 1080p display and handling basic media. Where this laptop shines is in its supporting hardware. That 32GB of DDR5 RAM is in the 81st percentile, meaning you can have dozens of browser tabs and applications open without a hiccup. The 1TB SSD is in the 78th percentile, so you get fast boot times and plenty of space for files.

At $1300, the value proposition is tricky. You're paying a premium for the business-grade build, the 2-in-1 flexibility, and that huge 32GB RAM allotment. For someone who needs max RAM in a super-portable convertible, it's a solid pick. But if raw performance or screen quality is your priority, that same budget gets you much more powerful consumer laptops or even entry-level MacBooks.

Compared to something like the ASUS Zenbook Duo, you lose the dual-screen novelty and likely get better raw CPU performance from ASUS's latest chips, but you gain the Latitude's business durability and that massive 32GB RAM standard. Against an Apple MacBook Pro, you're looking at a completely different league of CPU and GPU power (the M4 Max is in another universe), a vastly superior screen, and better battery life, but you'd pay more and lose the touchscreen and 2-in-1 functionality. The Latitude carves its niche with portability and maxed-out memory in a business chassis.

The Dell Latitude 5340 2-in-1 is a specialist. If your top needs are extreme portability (93rd percentile), massive RAM for multitasking, and a convertible form factor for business use, it's a compelling choice. But its middling CPU, average screen, and poor gaming score mean most users should look at more balanced ultrabooks or powerful MacBooks. For its target audience of business users who live on the road and need to multitask heavily, it delivers. For everyone else, it's probably an overpriced compromise.