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💻 MacBook Pro 16 vs Dell Pro Plus 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i
AI-powered analysis across 24 matched specifications
Previous gen
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
Overall Score
Best for creative professionals requiring exceptional display brightness and long unplugged battery life
Dell Pro Plus 16
Dell
Overall Score
Best for hybrid corporate users seeking a lighter 16-inch chassis with optional mobile broadband
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HP ZBook Fury G1i
HP
Overall Score
Best for enterprise engineers needing dedicated NVIDIA RTX PRO graphics, ECC memory, and multi-drive storage
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
Dell Pro Plus 16
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Performance
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
8.5
Dell Pro Plus 16
6.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.5
Display
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
9.5
Dell Pro Plus 16
5.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.5
Battery & Thermals
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
9.5
Dell Pro Plus 16
5.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
7.0
Manageability & Security
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
7.0
Dell Pro Plus 16
7.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Expandability & Repair
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
5.0
Dell Pro Plus 16
5.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.5
Ecosystem & Software
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
8.5
Dell Pro Plus 16
7.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.0
Value
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
7.0
Dell Pro Plus 16
5.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro | Dell Pro Plus 16 Dell | HP ZBook Fury G1i HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | M5 Pro (up to 14C CPU, 20C GPU) or M5 Max (up to 16C CPU, 40C GPU) | Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional) | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 HX - up to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, 36MB cache); Intel vPro Enterprise |
| CPU cores | M5 Pro: up to 14-core CPU · M5 Max: up to 16-core CPU | -- | Up to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX) |
| Graphics | M5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics integrated | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC) | Integrated Intel Arc graphics | ✓NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7) |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | M5 Pro: up to 48 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified (546 GB/s bandwidth) | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) | ✓4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel |
| Memory type | Unified memory (546 GB/s bandwidth on M5 Max) | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) | DDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel |
| Maximum storage | Up to 8 TB SSD | 2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD bays (up to 4 TB total) | 4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 16.2" | 16.0" | 16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz) |
| Resolution | 3456 × 2234 | 1920 × 1200 (FHD+) | 3840×2400 |
| Brightness | ✓1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR | 300 nits | 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour | 16" FHD+ IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, non-touch | 16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz |
| Touchscreen | -- | -- | Touch option (16in) |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4) | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps) |
| Ports | MagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4), 2× USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, microSD, 3.5 mm combo | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 (2.5GbE), SD 7.0, headphone/mic, smart card |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | -- | 5G Sub-6 — eSIM (option) | Optional HP R15 5G WWAN |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 2.14 kg (M5 Pro) — 2.15 kg (M5 Max) | ✓from 1.84 kg (4.06 lb) | From 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in) |
| Dimensions | 355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm | height 19.85 mm (front) / 20.55 mm (rear) / 21.35 mm (max) | -- |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave) | Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional) | Intel vPro Enterprise |
| Secured-core PC | N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave | -- | Secured-Core PC |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence | -- | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU) |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | ✓100 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web | 3-cell 55 Wh, ExpressCharge Capable, ExpressCharge Boost Capable | 99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge |
| Rated battery life | Up to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web | ExpressCharge 1.0 + Boost — full charge in around 90 minutes; Boost 35% in 20 min | -- |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence) | Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04) |
| Base warranty | 1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP | 1-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus) | 1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available |
Performance
Processor
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro (up to 14C CPU, 20C GPU) or M5 Max (up to 16C CPU, 40C GPU)
Dell Pro Plus 16Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel Core Ultra Series 2 HX - up to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, 36MB cache); Intel vPro Enterprise
CPU cores
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro: up to 14-core CPU · M5 Max: up to 16-core CPU
Dell Pro Plus 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iUp to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
Graphics
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU
Dell Pro Plus 16Intel Arc Graphics integrated
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proIntegrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC)
Dell Pro Plus 16Integrated Intel Arc graphics
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro: up to 48 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified (546 GB/s bandwidth)
Dell Pro Plus 16Up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory type
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proUnified memory (546 GB/s bandwidth on M5 Max)
Dell Pro Plus 16LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)
HP ZBook Fury G1iDDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storage
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proUp to 8 TB SSD
Dell Pro Plus 162× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD bays (up to 4 TB total)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options
Display
Display size
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro16.2"
Dell Pro Plus 1616.0"
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro3456 × 2234
Dell Pro Plus 161920 × 1200 (FHD+)
HP ZBook Fury G1i3840×2400
Brightness
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR
Dell Pro Plus 16300 nits
HP ZBook Fury G1i500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
Panel
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour
Dell Pro Plus 1616" FHD+ IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, non-touch
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz
Touchscreen
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro--
Dell Pro Plus 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iTouch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps)
Dell Pro Plus 162× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4)
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
Ports
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proMagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo
Dell Pro Plus 162× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP1.4), 2× USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, microSD, 3.5 mm combo
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 (2.5GbE), SD 7.0, headphone/mic, smart card
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro--
Dell Pro Plus 165G Sub-6 — eSIM (option)
HP ZBook Fury G1iOptional HP R15 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proFrom 2.14 kg (M5 Pro) — 2.15 kg (M5 Max)
Dell Pro Plus 16from 1.84 kg (4.06 lb)
HP ZBook Fury G1iFrom 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in)
Dimensions
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm
Dell Pro Plus 16height 19.85 mm (front) / 20.55 mm (rear) / 21.35 mm (max)
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Security & management
Intel vPro
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proN/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave)
Dell Pro Plus 16Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel vPro Enterprise
Secured-core PC
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proN/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave
Dell Pro Plus 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iSecured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proN/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence
Dell Pro Plus 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU)
Battery
Battery capacity
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro100 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web
Dell Pro Plus 163-cell 55 Wh, ExpressCharge Capable, ExpressCharge Boost Capable
HP ZBook Fury G1i99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge
Rated battery life
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proUp to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web
Dell Pro Plus 16ExpressCharge 1.0 + Boost — full charge in around 90 minutes; Boost 35% in 20 min
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Support
Operating system
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-promacOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence)
Dell Pro Plus 16Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
HP ZBook Fury G1iWindows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP
Dell Pro Plus 161-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus)
HP ZBook Fury G1i1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
For demanding technical workloads requiring maximum desktop-replacement capability, the HP ZBook Fury G1i emerges as the definitive choice, whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 16 leads in display brilliance and battery endurance, and the Dell Pro Plus 16 offers a lighter footprint for routine business travel. The HP ZBook Fury G1i delivers workstation-tier headroom with its Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, dedicated NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 graphics with 24GB GDDR7, and unmatched expandability across four DDR5 SODIMM slots supporting up to 256GB of ECC memory alongside four M.2 NVMe SSD bays. It also integrates Intel vPro Enterprise and Secured-Core PC certification for corporate deployment. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 excels in battery capacity with its 100 Wh pack offering up to 24 hours of video playback, complemented by a Liquid Retina XDR screen delivering 1600-nit peak HDR brightness and three Thunderbolt 5 ports, backed by Apple silicon Secure Enclave architecture. The Dell Pro Plus 16 trades raw graphics and memory ceilings for portability, weighing from 1.84 kg with integrated Intel Arc graphics, optional 5G Sub-6 connectivity, and a 55 Wh ExpressCharge battery. Organisations must balance the HP's sheer expansion against Apple's panel efficiency and Dell's lighter chassis.
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
Best for creative professionals requiring exceptional display brightness and long unplugged battery life
Dell Pro Plus 16
Best for hybrid corporate users seeking a lighter 16-inch chassis with optional mobile broadband
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Best for enterprise engineers needing dedicated NVIDIA RTX PRO graphics, ECC memory, and multi-drive storage
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