The certified refurbished Dell Latitude 7280 pairs an Intel Core i7-7600U 2.8GHz processor with 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB SSD inside a 1.18kg magnesium alloy chassis — which means you get genuine business-grade performance in one of the most portable ultrabook form factors available at this price point. The 12.5-inch Full HD (1920×1080) anti-glare display keeps the footprint compact enough for daily commuting, client visits, or hotdesking, while the SSD means Windows loads in roughly 15 seconds rather than the 45+ seconds typical of older spinning hard drives. This 2017-era machine remains a capable daily driver for 2026 office workloads, because its dual-core i7 with Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz handles the tasks most professionals actually spend their day on.

Ideal For

This laptop suits professionals and students who need a reliable, ultra-portable machine for Microsoft 365 applications, video conferencing on Teams or Zoom, document editing, and web-based research — the kind of person who carries their laptop between meetings rather than leaving it on a desk. At 1.18kg it's noticeably lighter than most 13- or 14-inch alternatives, therefore it's a particularly good fit for frequent travellers or anyone who commutes by public transport. It's less suited to tasks requiring sustained multi-core performance, such as video rendering or running multiple virtual machines simultaneously.

Key Features & Benefits

• Intel Core i7-7600U (7th Gen), Turbo to 3.9GHz: Handles everyday multitasking — email, spreadsheets, video calls, and 10–15 browser tabs — without throttling under normal office loads.
• 8GB DDR4 RAM: Sufficient for simultaneous Teams calls, Office documents, and a handful of browser tabs; not ideal if you routinely run memory-intensive applications like large databases or complex Photoshop files.
• 256GB SSD: Fast read/write speeds mean near-instant application launches and responsive file access, which eliminates the most common performance complaint in older refurbished laptops.
• 12.5-inch Full HD anti-glare display: 1920×1080 at this screen size delivers sharp, clear text — important for long document-editing sessions — and the anti-glare coating holds up well under office fluorescent lighting.
• Magnesium alloy build at 1.18kg: Business-grade durability without the weight penalty, because Dell built the Latitude 7-series for MIL-SPEC handling rather than consumer portability alone.
• USB-C, 2× USB 3.0, HDMI 1.4, Ethernet: Full connectivity for a wired office setup or external monitor without needing a dongle — increasingly rare at this size class.

Common Questions

Can it handle video calls while multitasking?

In our testing, the i7-7600U runs a Teams or Zoom call alongside open Office documents and a browser without significant slowdown. The dual-core architecture does show its limits if you're also running a large Excel model or screen-sharing a data-heavy presentation simultaneously — for those heavier multitasking loads, a more recent quad-core processor would serve you better.

Does the Dell Latitude 7280 support Windows 11?

This unit ships with Windows 10 Pro. Windows 10 reached its end of mainstream security support in October 2025, which means it no longer receives automatic security updates. The 7th-generation Intel processor does not meet Microsoft's official hardware requirements for a Windows 11 upgrade. We recommend this laptop for users comfortable managing their own software environment — for example, those running it on a corporate network with centralised security management, or buyers happy to install a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu instead.

How does the i7-7600U compare to newer budget laptops?

The i7-7600U performs comparably to an Intel 8th-gen Core i5-8250U in lightly threaded workloads, which means it keeps pace with many budget laptops released up to 2019–2020. Modern entry-level laptops with 12th- or 13th-gen Intel processors will outperform it on sustained tasks, however the Latitude 7280's build quality, keyboard, and display resolution are typically superior to what's available in new laptops at a similar price.

Technical Specifications

At a Glance

• Type: 12.5-inch business ultrabook
• Performance: Intel Core i7-7600U 2.8GHz (3.9GHz Turbo, 7th Gen) + 8GB DDR4 RAM
• Storage: 256GB SSD — fast boot and application launch vs. mechanical hard drives
• Display: 12.5-inch Full HD (1920×1080) anti-glare
• Graphics: Intel HD 620 integrated — handles 1080p video and standard office graphics smoothly
• Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, Gigabit Ethernet, 2× USB 3.0, USB-C, HDMI 1.4
• Weight: 1.18kg | Dimensions: 304.8 × 208 × 17.05mm
• OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
• Best use: Office productivity, video conferencing, web browsing, document management
• Not recommended for: Video editing, gaming, Windows 11 upgrade, sustained multi-core workloads

Cosmetic Condition

Reboot IT grades all refurbished laptops across three tiers based on cosmetic appearance — all grades are fully tested and functional.

• Excellent (Grade A): Very minor scuffing only, no dents, clear keyboard lettering, zero dead pixels. Near-new appearance suited to client-facing use.
• Good (Grade B): Visible light scratches and scuffing, up to three small dents, keyboard showing some wear — all keys fully functional, display fully operational. Ideal for home office or non-client-facing roles.
• Fair (Grade C): Multiple scratches and dents, heavier cosmetic wear — fully tested and functional. Best suited to stationary or budget-priority use where appearance is not a concern.

Verified Reboot Refurb Quality Assurance

Every Dell Latitude 7280 we sell passes our Verified Reboot Refurb process, tested by our technicians using specialist diagnostic software since 2001. Testing covers processor performance, memory integrity, SSD health via SMART diagnostics, LCD colour and dead-pixel checking across white/black/RGB patterns, all keyboard keys, touchpad movement and clicks, USB and LAN port verification, WiFi connectivity confirmation, webcam and microphone quality, and speaker output. Each unit also undergoes a full secure data wipe before dispatch. Cosmetic grading happens as a final step, after all functional testing is complete.

Warranty & Support

This verified refurbished Dell Latitude 7280 comes with a 1-year warranty provided by Reboot IT, covering hardware defects and component malfunctions, backed by Reboot IT's 20+ years of refurbishment expertise.