Dell Latitude 12 E5250 Notebook Review

Dell Latitude 12 E5250 Notebook Review

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The Latitude 5000 lineup with battery such as DELL Alienware M17X R4 Battery, DELL 6MT4T Battery, DELL G5M10 Battery, DELL 7V69Y Battery, DELL R9XM9 Battery, DELL 8V5GX Battery, DELL WYJC2 Battery, DELL Latitude 3150 Battery, DELL Latitude 3160 Battery, DELL Latitude E5250 Battery, DELL Latitude E5450 Battery, DELL Latitude E5550 Battery could be classified as business category laptops. In particular, the perfect balance of quality, performance, mobility, and price convinced in our tests of the 14-inch Dell Latitude E5450 and the 15.6-inch Dell Latitude E5550. Dell now introduces a small 12.5-inch device that also wants to meet these expectations. Mobile use is possible via a Qualcomm LTE module. An Intel Core i5-4310U alongside 8 of GB working memory and swift 256 GB SSD storage ensure power as well as a sound work speed. The consistent build and choice of materials are to maintain the quality standards of the bigger models. The Latitude E5250's price starts at 620 Euros (~$733). The version we tested adds up to around 1150 Euros (~$1361).

Seeing that especially small laptops are suitable for mobile business routine, the Latitude faces multiple contenders. We compared the review sample with some laptops from the competition in order to put the new E5250 product line's scores in relation. HP's EliteBook 725 G2 can be called a solid rival. Unlike Dell's laptop, HP's device exclusively features AMD components. The AMD A10 Pro-7350B processor with integrated AMD Radeon R6 is installed. However, only 4 GB of working memory and a slower 500 GB magnetic hard drive are found in the EliteBook. The price of HP's laptop is considerably lower than that of our review sample. Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup has always been considered a mainstay in the business sector and should not be omitted just for this reason. We added the Lenovo ThinkPad X240 to our round. Lenovo offers a speedy Intel i7-4600U, 8 GB of working memory, and 250 GB of storage for a steep 1850 Euros (~$2189). Asus' ASUSPRO Advanced BU201LA takes the first place in the total rating among our comparison devices. The business laptop costs just 800 Euros (~$946) but also sports weaker components than Dell's Latitude. An Intel Core i5-4210U, 4 GB of working memory, and a 500 GB storage device explain the price.

The 65-watt power supply is never completely exhausted. It requires an average of just 29 watts even during load. A rate of 45 watts was only temporarily reached when the stress test programs Prime95 and Furmark were initiated. Thus, the power consumption is lower than that of the rivals. It does not look much different in idle mode. Our review sample is not particularly guzzling with 3.6 - 7.7 watts. All contenders consume only 0.1 watts in standby, which is half of what Dell's laptop requires.

There are three battery options available in the Latitude E5250 lineup. In our case, Dell's laptop sports a 3-cell, 38 Wh battery. However, we could read out a slightly higher capacity of approximately 40 Wh. A 4-cell, 51 Wh battery is offered as an alternative.

We use the Battery Eater tool for determining the maximum possible battery runtime. The screen's brightness is set to minimum, all communication modules are disabled, and Windows energy-saving profile is enabled for this. The Reader's test, which simulates reading texts, recorded a runtime of 10 hours and 46 minutes.

We browse via Wi-Fi for testing a real-world scenario. The brightness was set to roughly 160 cd/m² and all communication modules were enabled. Dell's laptop shut down after 5 hours and 31 minutes. Lenovo's device lasts 2.5 hours longer and can almost manage a whole workday without its power supply.

Our review sample achieved a runtime of almost 2 hours when we set the brightness to maximum and ran Battery Eater's Classic test.

Dell's Latitude is generally within a good range. Potential buyers should consider opting for the 51 Wh model to turn the Latitude into a real office machine. Dell does not yet state a price in the configuration process but only describes it in the spec sheet.

All in all, Dell's Latitude E5250 scores very well. Many options that would turn the device into a business machine are only available for a surcharge, though. Buyers with the necessary wherewithal can configure a great 12.5-inch laptop. Anyone with a clear price limit should take a look at the competition.