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Dell Latitude 7280 | 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, 12.5-Inch Anti-Glare Display
Slim 1.18kg Skylake notebook available at our Kimathi Street counter — HDMI, wired networking, upgradable memory, six-month hardware cover
Condition: Used
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Dell Latitude 7280 is now in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 22,000. This 12.5-inch business machine runs a 6th generation Intel Core i5-6300U processor, 8GB of DDR4 memory, and a 256GB solid state drive. It weighs 1.18 kg and measures 17.05mm at its thickest point, so it slips into a sleeve or handbag without adding bulk. The Dell Latitude 7280 reaches our counter as a carefully maintained international import in clean used condition. Collect it from Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for countrywide delivery.
At KSh 22,000, the Dell Latitude 7280 answers a specific problem: professionals who need a real business laptop but cannot justify KSh 80,000 for a new one. Accountants filing KRA returns on iTax, lawyers carrying case files between Milimani Law Courts and Upper Hill chambers, and students at Strathmore, USIU, and the University of Nairobi all run the same workload browser tabs, Word documents, spreadsheets, and video calls. The Dell Latitude 7280 handles that load without straining. Field officers travelling to Nakuru, Kisumu, or Eldoret get a machine that survives the daily matatu commute.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International separates used stock from refurbished stock and says so plainly. This Dell Latitude 7280 was lightly used internationally and never deployed locally in Kenya, so it carries no repair history from a Nairobi workshop. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us that honest labelling matters more than the discount itself. Every unit is powered on, tested, and checked at our counter before it leaves the store. Walk into Mascom International on Kimathi Street to type on the keyboard and inspect the chassis yourself, or order the Dell Latitude 7280 for delivery and pay when it arrives.
Common Questions About the Dell Latitude 7280
Is this Dell Latitude 7280 refurbished or used?
It is used, not refurbished. The unit came in as a carefully maintained international import, lightly used internationally and never deployed locally in Kenya. Nothing was stripped, reconditioned, or rebuilt with replacement parts. Refurbished machines have been opened, repaired, and reassembled; this one has not. What you see is the original hardware in clean used condition, tested at our Nairobi CBD counter, with any light cosmetic wear pointed out before you pay.
What can the 6th generation Core i5-6300U actually handle?
The i5-6300U handles everyday office work comfortably. It is a dual-core chip with four threads, running at 2.4GHz and climbing to 3.0GHz when a task demands it. That covers 20 to 30 browser tabs, Microsoft Word, Excel sheets with several thousand rows, Zoom and Teams calls, PDF review, and QuickBooks. Intel HD Graphics 520 drives the screen plus one external monitor. It will not manage 4K video editing or current gaming titles.
Is 8GB of RAM still enough in 2026?
For office workloads, yes. 8GB of DDR4 memory running at 2133MHz keeps Windows, a browser with 15 to 20 tabs, Excel, and a video call open at once without falling back to disk. Anyone holding 40 Chrome tabs open alongside Photoshop will feel the ceiling. The Dell Latitude 7280 takes one SO-DIMM module rather than soldered memory, so moving to 16GB later is a ten-minute job at our counter.
How long does the Dell Latitude 7280 battery last?
Expect roughly 3 to 5 hours of mixed office use from the 42Wh three-cell battery in a used unit. New, it ran longer, but every used battery has aged and we tell buyers that before payment. Dell ExpressCharge refills the battery to about 80 percent within an hour on the 65W adapter. If you work long days away from a socket, a replacement battery costs a fraction of a new laptop.
Who should buy the Dell Latitude 7280 at KSh 22,000?
Anyone who needs dependable Windows work and a proper keyboard on a tight budget. At KSh 22,000 this laptop costs less than most new entry-level machines that ship with slow eMMC storage and dimmer screens. It suits students, junior accountants, sales teams, NGO field officers, and shop owners issuing invoices. It also works as a second machine for executives who would rather not carry an expensive laptop through Nairobi traffic.
Can the Dell Latitude 7280 run Windows 11?
Officially, no. Microsoft's Windows 11 processor list starts at 8th generation Intel chips, and the i5-6300U is 6th generation, so a supported in-place upgrade is not available. The unit runs Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, which reached the end of standard Microsoft support in October 2025. Many Kenyan buyers stay on Windows 10 with current antivirus, while others install Ubuntu 24.04, which runs well on this hardware. Our staff explain both paths.
Is the 12.5-inch screen too small for spreadsheets?
It is compact, and that is the trade-off for 1.18 kg. The 12.5-inch anti-glare panel shows roughly 25 to 30 spreadsheet rows at 100 percent zoom, which suits reviewing figures more than heavy data entry. Confirm which panel your unit carries, since both HD 1366x768 and Full HD 1920x1080 versions shipped. Anyone doing daily spreadsheet work should plug into an external monitor over HDMI at the desk.
What ports does the Dell Latitude 7280 include?
It keeps the ports offices actually use. There is HDMI 1.4 for projectors and monitors, a full-size RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet jack for wired office networks, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports for flash drives and printers, a USB-C port, a microSD reader, and a headset jack. No dongle is needed for a boardroom projector or a Safaricom, Zuku, or JTL fibre router. Wireless covers 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.
Can the memory and storage be upgraded later?
Both are user-serviceable. Eight captive screws release the base cover, exposing one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot that accepts a 16GB module and one M.2 slot holding the 256GB drive. That M.2 slot takes SATA or PCIe NVMe drives up to 1TB, so storage can grow as photo and video files pile up. Bring the Dell Latitude 7280 back to our Kimathi Street counter and our technicians handle the swap.
Technical Specifications
Processor Architecture and Real-World Speed
- Intel Core i5-6300U, 6th generation Skylake silicon, dual-core with four threads for steady multitasking across office applications
- Base clock of 2.4GHz rising to 3.0GHz turbo, giving quick response when large spreadsheets recalculate
- 3MB cache holds frequently used instructions beside the cores, cutting delays during repetitive document and email work
- 15W thermal design keeps the single fan quiet in shared offices and in warm Mombasa or Kisumu rooms
- Built on a 14nm process, balancing modest power draw against the battery runtime a mobile worker needs
Memory Configuration and Multitasking Headroom
- 8GB DDR4 at 2133MHz, enough for Windows plus a browser, Excel, and a video call running together
- One SO-DIMM slot rather than soldered memory, so a technician swaps the module without replacing the mainboard
- Supported capacity tops out at 16GB, a worthwhile upgrade for heavy browser users and accounting packages
- DDR4 draws less power than the DDR3 memory in older laptops, adding useful minutes of daily runtime
- Memory sits directly under the base cover behind eight captive screws, keeping future upgrades cheap and fast
Storage Capacity and Drive Speed
- 256GB solid state drive in M.2 format, holding Windows, Microsoft Office, and roughly 40,000 working documents
- Boots to the Windows desktop in under 20 seconds, against a minute or more on spinning hard drives
- The M.2 slot accepts SATA or PCIe NVMe drives with capacity up to 1TB when files outgrow the space
- No moving parts inside, so bumps on Thika Road or a boda boda ride will not damage stored data
- Solid state storage runs silently and cooler, which matters in Kenya's warmer coastal and lakeside towns
Display Panel and Viewing Comfort
- 12.5-inch anti-glare panel sized for tray tables, matatu seats, and crowded co-working desks around Nairobi
- Two panel versions shipped: HD 1366x768 at 200 nits and Full HD 1920x1080 at 300 nits
- The anti-glare coating cuts reflections from office fluorescent lighting and bright windows facing Kimathi Street
- Chassis width of 304.8mm and depth of 207.95mm let the lid open fully on a cramped desk
- HDMI output feeds a larger monitor at the office desk while the laptop still travels to meetings
Graphics Output and Media Playback
- Intel HD Graphics 520 built into the processor, handling Windows, video calls, and 1080p streaming without stutter
- Supports one external display over HDMI 1.4, useful for boardroom projectors and second-screen accounting work
- Hardware decoding for H.264 video keeps YouTube and recorded lectures smooth without draining the battery quickly
- No separate graphics chip, which is why this laptop stays light, quiet, and cheap to run daily
- Suited to documents and media playback; 3D rendering or current game titles need a dedicated graphics card
Battery Life and Charging Behaviour
- 42Wh three-cell lithium battery in the standard configuration, giving roughly 3 to 5 hours on used stock
- Dell ExpressCharge refills the battery to about 80 percent within an hour on the supplied 65W adapter
- 7.4mm barrel charger, simple to replace locally, with spare adapters stocked at our Kimathi Street counter
- Battery health varies across used units; measured capacity is stated openly before you complete the purchase
- A 60Wh four-cell battery was also offered, and fitting one extends runtime for long field days
Build Quality and Port Selection
- Unibody chassis finished in soft-touch paint, weighing 1.18 kg and measuring 17.05mm thick at the rear
- Two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, USB-C, HDMI 1.4, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD reader, and a headset jack
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac dual-band and Bluetooth 4.2 connect to Safaricom, Zuku, and JTL fibre routers without adapters
- Spill-resistant keyboard, full width despite the compact footprint, with backlighting fitted on many configurations
- TPM 2.0 supports BitLocker drive encryption, keeping client files unreadable if the laptop is ever lost
Package Contents
Every used Dell Latitude 7280 leaves Mascom International with:
- Dell Latitude 7280 laptop in clean used condition
- Compatible 65W barrel power adapter, original or quality equivalent
- Power cord rated for Kenyan wall sockets
- 6-month Mascom International warranty card
Note:Retail packaging is not included, since these units arrive as tested imports rather than sealed boxes. Ask our counter staff about adding a sleeve, wireless mouse, or spare adapter at purchase.
Warranty
This Dell Latitude 7280 is a carefully maintained international import, never deployed locally in Kenya. Mascom International provides a 6-month warranty covering hardware functionality on the unit. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any claim directly, with no need to ship the laptop abroad. Battery capacity on used stock is measured and disclosed at purchase rather than treated as a defect.
Where to Buy the Dell Latitude 7280 in Kenya
The Dell Latitude 7280 is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to open the lid, type on the keyboard, and check the chassis before you decide. Stock arrives in the standard black finish.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Dell Latitude 7280 to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you inspect the laptop and pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisii, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit carries the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above, with claims coordinated at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest condition grading, accurate specifications, and after-sales backing on every used business laptop we stock.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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