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💻 HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro
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HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
HP
Overall Score
Best for engineers requiring ISV-certified workstation performance and maximum expandability.
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Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
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Best for IT departments needing enterprise manageability, vPro, and mobile broadband.
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
Dell Pro Max 16
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
Performance
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
6.0
Dell Pro Max 16
6.2
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
9.0
Display
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
5.0
Dell Pro Max 16
5.2
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
10.0
Battery & Thermals
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
4.0
Dell Pro Max 16
4.2
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro
10.0
Manageability & Security
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
6.5
Dell Pro Max 16
6.6
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7.0
Expandability & Repair
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
8.0
Dell Pro Max 16
8.2
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4.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
5.5
Dell Pro Max 16
5.7
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8.0
Value
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
4.2
Dell Pro Max 16
3.8
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10.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | HP ZBook Fury 16" G11 HP | Dell Pro Max 16 Dell | apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX / i7 14th Gen / 13th Gen Core HX (up to 24 cores), optional Intel vPro | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores) | M5 Pro (18C CPU, 20C GPU) or M5 Max (18C CPU, 32C or 40C GPU) |
| CPU cores | 24 cores / 32 threads — 8 P-cores + 16 E-cores (Core i9-14900HX, up to 5.8 GHz) | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H) | M5 Pro: 18-core CPU · M5 Max: 18-core CPU |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU (ISV-certified); RTX 4000/3500/2000/1000 Ada options | Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7 | M5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU (ISV-certified) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7 | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC) |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | Up to 128 GB DDR5, 4 SODIMM slots, dual-channel; ECC available | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (5600 SoDIMM or 6400 CSoDIMM, 2 slots) | M5 Pro: up to 64 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified (up to 614 GB/s bandwidth) |
| Memory type | DDR5, 4 SODIMM slots, dual-channel; ECC available | DDR5-5600 SoDIMM / DDR5-6400 CSoDIMM (2 slots) | Unified memory (307 GB/s on M5 Pro; 460 or 614 GB/s on M5 Max) |
| Maximum storage | Up to 16 TB PCIe NVMe across multiple M.2 slots | 2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options) | Up to 8 TB SSD |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 16" WQUXGA OLED touch or 120 Hz DreamColor IPS | 16.0" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3840×2400 | 1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 | 3456 × 2234 |
| Brightness | DreamColor 500 nits; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View | 300 nits (WVA) | ✓1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR |
| Panel | WQUXGA (3840x2400) OLED touch, or 120 Hz DreamColor IPS (500 nits, 100% DCI-P3); WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View privacy | 16.0" FHD+ (1920 × 1200) 60 Hz WVA (touch option) or QHD+ (2560 × 1600) 120 Hz WVA 100% sRGB, anti-glare, 300 nits, 16:10 | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour |
| Touchscreen | WQUXGA OLED touch panel | FHD+ touch panel option | -- |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 Type-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD, Sleep and Charge) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort) | ✓3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps) |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 Type-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD, Sleep and Charge), HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort, USB-A, RJ-45, SD 7.1, 3.5 mm combo | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1 GbE, microSD, headset jack; smart-card reader optional | MagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 5G or 4G LTE WWAN | 5G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option) | -- |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From approx. 2.35 kg (configuration dependent) | ✓From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb) | From 2.14 kg (M5 Pro) — 2.15 kg (M5 Max) |
| Dimensions | 363 x 250 x 28.6 mm (non-touch) | 358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak) | 355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | Optional Intel vPro | vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro) | N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave) |
| Secured-core PC | Secured-core PC enable (vPro processors) | -- | N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Intel Core i9-14900HX (Raptor Lake HX) has no Copilot+ NPU — heavy AI on the NVIDIA RTX GPU | -- | N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | HP Long Life 8-cell 95 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min | 4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable) | ✓100 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web |
| Rated battery life | -- | ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime | Up to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu 22.04 LTS available | Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS | macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence) |
| Base warranty | 3-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades | 1- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available | 1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP |
Performance
Processor
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Intel Core i9-14900HX / i7 14th Gen / 13th Gen Core HX (up to 24 cores), optional Intel vPro
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro (18C CPU, 20C GPU) or M5 Max (18C CPU, 32C or 40C GPU)
CPU cores
HP ZBook Fury 16" G1124 cores / 32 threads — 8 P-cores + 16 E-cores (Core i9-14900HX, up to 5.8 GHz)
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro: 18-core CPU · M5 Max: 18-core CPU
Graphics
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Up to NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU (ISV-certified); RTX 4000/3500/2000/1000 Ada options
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU
Discrete GPU
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU (ISV-certified)
Dell Pro Max 16NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proIntegrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Up to 128 GB DDR5, 4 SODIMM slots, dual-channel; ECC available
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 64 GB DDR5 (5600 SoDIMM or 6400 CSoDIMM, 2 slots)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proM5 Pro: up to 64 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified (up to 614 GB/s bandwidth)
Memory type
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11DDR5, 4 SODIMM slots, dual-channel; ECC available
Dell Pro Max 16DDR5-5600 SoDIMM / DDR5-6400 CSoDIMM (2 slots)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proUnified memory (307 GB/s on M5 Pro; 460 or 614 GB/s on M5 Max)
Maximum storage
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Up to 16 TB PCIe NVMe across multiple M.2 slots
Dell Pro Max 162× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proUp to 8 TB SSD
Display
Display size
HP ZBook Fury 16" G1116" WQUXGA OLED touch or 120 Hz DreamColor IPS
Dell Pro Max 1616.0"
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro16.2"
Resolution
HP ZBook Fury 16" G113840×2400
Dell Pro Max 161920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro3456 × 2234
Brightness
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11DreamColor 500 nits; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View
Dell Pro Max 16300 nits (WVA)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR
Panel
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11WQUXGA (3840x2400) OLED touch, or 120 Hz DreamColor IPS (500 nits, 100% DCI-P3); WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View privacy
Dell Pro Max 1616.0" FHD+ (1920 × 1200) 60 Hz WVA (touch option) or QHD+ (2560 × 1600) 120 Hz WVA 100% sRGB, anti-glare, 300 nits, 16:10
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour
Touchscreen
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11WQUXGA OLED touch panel
Dell Pro Max 16FHD+ touch panel option
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Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP ZBook Fury 16" G112x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 Type-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD, Sleep and Charge)
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps)
Ports
HP ZBook Fury 16" G112x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 Type-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD, Sleep and Charge), HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort, USB-A, RJ-45, SD 7.1, 3.5 mm combo
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1 GbE, microSD, headset jack; smart-card reader optional
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proMagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 5 (80 / 120 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Optional 5G or 4G LTE WWAN
Dell Pro Max 165G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option)
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Physical
Weight (from)
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11From approx. 2.35 kg (configuration dependent)
Dell Pro Max 16From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proFrom 2.14 kg (M5 Pro) — 2.15 kg (M5 Max)
Dimensions
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11363 x 250 x 28.6 mm (non-touch)
Dell Pro Max 16358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Optional Intel vPro
Dell Pro Max 16vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proN/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave)
Secured-core PC
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Secured-core PC enable (vPro processors)
Dell Pro Max 16--
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proN/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Intel Core i9-14900HX (Raptor Lake HX) has no Copilot+ NPU — heavy AI on the NVIDIA RTX GPU
Dell Pro Max 16--
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proN/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence
Battery
Battery capacity
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11HP Long Life 8-cell 95 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min
Dell Pro Max 164-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable)
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro100 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web
Rated battery life
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11--
Dell Pro Max 16ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-proUp to 24 hours video / 17 hours wireless web
Support
Operating system
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu 22.04 LTS available
Dell Pro Max 16Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-promacOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence)
Base warranty
HP ZBook Fury 16" G113-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades
Dell Pro Max 161- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available
apple-macbook-pro-16-m5-pro1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
For UK business buyers, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 emerges as the superior overall choice, while the HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 and Dell Pro Max 16 excel in specific enterprise scenarios. The MacBook Pro 16 M5 leads with its 1000-nit sustained brightness, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and exceptional battery life, making it ideal for mobile professionals who need a brilliant display and all-day productivity. In contrast, the HP and Dell workstations offer up to 128 GB (HP) and 64 GB (Dell) of upgradeable memory, multiple M.2 SSD slots, and discrete NVIDIA RTX professional graphics with ISV certifications—critical for engineering, data science, and simulation tasks that demand maximum expandability and software compatibility. Both the Dell Pro Max 16 and the ZBook Fury 16 G11 offer optional 5G mobile broadband and vPro manageability, suiting large-scale IT deployments. While the MacBook sacrifices user upgrades and internal expansion, its unified architecture and sleek, lightweight design deliver strong performance in optimised creative and mixed-use workflows. Ultimately, the choice hinges on business priorities: the MacBook Pro excels in battery life and display quality, whereas the HP and Dell are unmatched in raw computational power and hardware customisation for fixed workstations.
HP ZBook Fury 16" G11
Best for engineers requiring ISV-certified workstation performance and maximum expandability.
Dell Pro Max 16
Best for IT departments needing enterprise manageability, vPro, and mobile broadband.
Best for creative professionals seeking sustained performance, brilliant display, and all-day battery life.
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