Dell Latitude 5590 review

Where the Latitude 5590 stands

The Dell Latitude 5590 is a 2017 business laptop positioned in the ultra-budget tier at roughly $241, below the category median of $297. As the larger 15-inch sibling in Dell's 2017 Latitude generation, it carries a GPU score of 12.1 — more than three times the category median of 3.8 — paired with the trade-offs typical of a decade-old business chassis. The price reflects its age; the GPU reflects a configuration that has aged better than the rest.

Graphics: a meaningful surplus

The 5590's GPU score of 12.1 places it well above typical office-class laptops in its category. In practical terms, this means comfortable handling of Overwatch and Grand Theft Auto V at recommended settings, plus Visual Studio Code and standard productivity software without difficulty. Far Cry 5 is the one tested title the machine cannot meet recommended settings on — a useful indicator of where its graphics surplus ends. For casual gaming and GPU-accelerated media work, the headroom is real.

Mobility: the binding constraint

The trade-off is portability. The mobility index of 36 is 40% below the category median of 60 — a reflection of the 5590's larger 15-inch chassis, modest battery, or both. As with its E5570 sibling, this is a desk-bound machine, not a travel companion. Buyers who plan to carry the laptop regularly will feel the weight. For stationary use, the constraint is largely academic.

Price trajectory

From $1,300 in 2017 to $241 today, the 5590 has depreciated roughly 81% at an annual rate of about 7.6%. The projected price two years out is approximately $205 — a further 15% decline. The depreciation curve is past its steepest phase; the remaining tail is gradual and predictable.

How it compares

In the $215-$260 refurbished business range, the 5590 sits among several 2017-2019 alternatives. Above it, the HP EliteBook 850 G6 at $259 and the Lenovo ThinkPad E480 at $256 offer similar or slightly newer hardware. Below, the HP ProBook 450 G6 and HP EliteBook 840 G5 at $217 are direct competitors. The 5590's distinguishing factor is its GPU surplus — combined with its 15-inch form factor, it makes a credible budget workstation for users who value screen real estate over portability.

Bottom line

The Latitude 5590 is a 2017 business laptop whose graphics performance outlasts its office designation. At $241, it is priced below the category median and offers a GPU tier that most competitors in its band cannot match. The trade-off is mobility — this is a desk machine, not a portable one. For buyers who need a cheap, capable workstation with usable graphics for casual gaming or media work, it earns its asking price.