UK’s trusted IT infrastructure partner since 2003
← Comparison Tool
💻 ASUS ProArt P16 vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook X G1i
ProArt P16 (H7606) vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch compared across 23 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.
ProArt P16 (H7606)
ASUS
Overall Score
Best for mobile creative professionals needing high-tier GPU power and Copilot+ AI acceleration in a lightweight chassis
View Full Details
Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
Overall Score
Best for enterprise engineers requiring upgradeable memory, dual M.2 storage, and discrete NVIDIA RTX PRO graphics
View Full Details
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
HP
Overall Score
Best for hybrid corporate specialists seeking outdoor display visibility, hardware privacy, and balanced field mobility
View Full DetailsKnow which one you want? Get UK pricing.
Fleet or single unit — we quote like-for-like, same working day. No obligation.
ASUS ProArt P16 vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook X G1i: performance overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
ProArt P16 (H7606)
Dell Pro Max 16
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
Performance
ProArt P16 (H7606)
8.5
Dell Pro Max 16
9.0
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
7.5
Display
ProArt P16 (H7606)
8.8
Dell Pro Max 16
8.0
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
9.0
Battery & Thermals
ProArt P16 (H7606)
7.5
Dell Pro Max 16
8.5
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
7.0
Manageability & Security
ProArt P16 (H7606)
6.0
Dell Pro Max 16
9.0
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
8.5
Expandability & Repair
ProArt P16 (H7606)
5.5
Dell Pro Max 16
9.8
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
7.5
Ecosystem & Software
ProArt P16 (H7606)
6.5
Dell Pro Max 16
8.5
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
8.0
Value
ProArt P16 (H7606)
6.5
Dell Pro Max 16
7.5
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
7.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ProArt P16 (H7606) ASUS | Dell Pro Max 16 Dell | HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5), up to 5.1 GHz, 36 MB cache, XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores) | Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 (Series 2, H-series); up to Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.4 GHz |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5) | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H) | Up to 16 cores / 16 threads (Core Ultra 9 285H) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / 4060 / 4070 / 5060 / 5070 / 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090 Laptop GPU (6 to 24 GB) + AMD Radeon 890M | Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7 | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics; optional NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB), 1000 (8 GB) or 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / 4070 / 5060 / 5070 / 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7 | Optional NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU (up to RTX PRO 2000, 8GB GDDR7) |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) — 32 / 64 GB options | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (5600 SoDIMM or 6400 CSoDIMM, 2 slots) | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600, dual-channel, 2 SODIMM slots |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SoDIMM / DDR5-6400 CSoDIMM (2 slots) | DDR5-5600, dual-channel, 2 SODIMM slots |
| Maximum storage | Up to 4 TB (2 × 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD); two M.2 2280 slots | 2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options) | Up to 4 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (TLC); dual M.2, self-encrypting OPAL2 options |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 16.0" | 16.0" | 16-inch WQUXGA HP DreamColor |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 (4K OLED) or 2880 x 1800 (3K OLED) | 1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 | 3840×2400 |
| Brightness | -- | 300 nits (WVA) | ✓DreamColor 500 nits; up to 800 nits (WUXGA HP Sure View Reflect) |
| Panel | 16.0" 4K (3840 x 2400) or 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED touch, 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, DisplayHDR True Black 500 (True Black 1000 on the 4K 120 Hz RTX 5070 Ti/5080/5090 builds), 60 or 120 Hz | 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 | WUXGA up to WQUXGA (3840x2400) 120 Hz HP DreamColor (100% DCI-P3); WUXGA HP Sure View Reflect privacy; touch options |
| Touchscreen | touch (4K OLED touchscreen) | FHD+ touch panel option | Touch options |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD) |
| Ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (DP/PD), 2x USB-A 10 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD Express 7.0 reader, 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, audio combo jack, SD card reader |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | -- | 5G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option) | Optional HP 5G/WWAN |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 1.85 kg | From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb) | From 2.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 246.9 x 14.9-18.3 mm | 358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak) | 359.4 x 251 x 22.9 mm; MIL-STD 810H tested |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | -- | vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro) | Intel vPro on eligible CPUs |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | ✓Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA 2 NPU up to 50 TOPS (clears Microsoft 40-TOPS bar) | -- | Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC; heavy AI accelerated by the NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh, 4-cell; 200 W adapter (240 W on RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090) | ✓4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable) | 83 Wh 6-cell Li-ion polymer, 50% fast charge in 30 minutes; 150 W / 120 W AC adapter |
| Rated battery life | -- | ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime | -- |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro, depending on SKU | Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / Enterprise, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04 options) |
| Base warranty | 1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel | 1- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available | 1-year limited warranty (HP Care Pack upgrades available) |
Performance
Processor
ProArt P16 (H7606)AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5), up to 5.1 GHz, 36 MB cache, XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchIntel Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 (Series 2, H-series); up to Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.4 GHz
CPU cores
ProArt P16 (H7606)12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5)
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchUp to 16 cores / 16 threads (Core Ultra 9 285H)
Graphics
ProArt P16 (H7606)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / 4060 / 4070 / 5060 / 5070 / 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090 Laptop GPU (6 to 24 GB) + AMD Radeon 890M
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
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics; optional NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB), 1000 (8 GB) or 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7
Discrete GPU
ProArt P16 (H7606)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / 4070 / 5060 / 5070 / 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090 Laptop GPU
Dell Pro Max 16NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchOptional NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU (up to RTX PRO 2000, 8GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
ProArt P16 (H7606)Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) — 32 / 64 GB options
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 64 GB DDR5 (5600 SoDIMM or 6400 CSoDIMM, 2 slots)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchUp to 64 GB DDR5-5600, dual-channel, 2 SODIMM slots
Memory type
ProArt P16 (H7606)LPDDR5X (soldered)
Dell Pro Max 16DDR5-5600 SoDIMM / DDR5-6400 CSoDIMM (2 slots)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchDDR5-5600, dual-channel, 2 SODIMM slots
Maximum storage
ProArt P16 (H7606)Up to 4 TB (2 × 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD); two M.2 2280 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)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchUp to 4 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (TLC); dual M.2, self-encrypting OPAL2 options
Display
Display size
ProArt P16 (H7606)16.0"
Dell Pro Max 1616.0"
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch16-inch WQUXGA HP DreamColor
Resolution
ProArt P16 (H7606)3840 x 2400 (4K OLED) or 2880 x 1800 (3K OLED)
Dell Pro Max 161920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch3840×2400
Brightness
ProArt P16 (H7606)--
Dell Pro Max 16300 nits (WVA)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchDreamColor 500 nits; up to 800 nits (WUXGA HP Sure View Reflect)
Panel
ProArt P16 (H7606)16.0" 4K (3840 x 2400) or 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED touch, 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, DisplayHDR True Black 500 (True Black 1000 on the 4K 120 Hz RTX 5070 Ti/5080/5090 builds), 60 or 120 Hz
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
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchWUXGA up to WQUXGA (3840x2400) 120 Hz HP DreamColor (100% DCI-P3); WUXGA HP Sure View Reflect privacy; touch options
Touchscreen
ProArt P16 (H7606)touch (4K OLED touchscreen)
Dell Pro Max 16FHD+ touch panel option
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchTouch options
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
ProArt P16 (H7606)1x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD)
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
Ports
ProArt P16 (H7606)1x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (DP/PD), 2x USB-A 10 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD Express 7.0 reader, 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
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, audio combo jack, SD card reader
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
ProArt P16 (H7606)--
Dell Pro Max 165G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchOptional HP 5G/WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
ProArt P16 (H7606)From 1.85 kg
Dell Pro Max 16From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchFrom 2.04 kg
Dimensions
ProArt P16 (H7606)354.9 x 246.9 x 14.9-18.3 mm
Dell Pro Max 16358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch359.4 x 251 x 22.9 mm; MIL-STD 810H tested
Security & management
Intel vPro
ProArt P16 (H7606)--
Dell Pro Max 16vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchIntel vPro on eligible CPUs
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
ProArt P16 (H7606)Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA 2 NPU up to 50 TOPS (clears Microsoft 40-TOPS bar)
Dell Pro Max 16--
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchIntel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC; heavy AI accelerated by the NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU
Battery
Battery capacity
ProArt P16 (H7606)90 Wh, 4-cell; 200 W adapter (240 W on RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090)
Dell Pro Max 164-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable)
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch83 Wh 6-cell Li-ion polymer, 50% fast charge in 30 minutes; 150 W / 120 W AC adapter
Rated battery life
ProArt P16 (H7606)--
Dell Pro Max 16ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch--
Support
Operating system
ProArt P16 (H7606)Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro, depending on SKU
Dell Pro Max 16Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inchWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / Enterprise, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04 options)
Base warranty
ProArt P16 (H7606)1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel
Dell Pro Max 161- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch1-year limited warranty (HP Care Pack upgrades available)
★
Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
For demanding enterprise engineering deployments, the Dell Pro Max 16 delivers unmatched scalability, whereas the ASUS ProArt P16 and HP ZBook X G1i cater to distinct mobile creative and hybrid professional requirements. The Dell Pro Max 16 stands out for heavy data workflows, offering up to 64 GB of DDR5 across two slots, two M.2 NVMe SSD slots supporting up to 4 TB, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and Gigabit Ethernet, backed by a 64 Wh or 96 Wh battery and 1- to 5-year warranty or ProSupport options. However, at 2.10 kg and up to 25.60 mm thick, it is the heaviest of the three. Conversely, the ASUS ProArt P16 is the most portable workstation here, starting at 1.85 kg with a slim chassis of 14.9 to 18.3 mm. It provides an on-chip 50 TOPS NPU meeting Copilot+ standards, up to GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, and a 4K OLED touch panel, though memory is soldered up to 64 GB and enterprise management lacks vPro. The HP ZBook X G1i balances mobility at 2.04 kg with MIL-STD 810H durability, enterprise vPro support, and display versatility ranging from an 800-nit Sure View Reflect panel to 4K DreamColor, complemented by upgradeable dual SODIMM slots up to 64 GB and optional 5G connectivity.
ProArt P16 (H7606)
Best for mobile creative professionals needing high-tier GPU power and Copilot+ AI acceleration in a lightweight chassis
Dell Pro Max 16
Best for enterprise engineers requiring upgradeable memory, dual M.2 storage, and discrete NVIDIA RTX PRO graphics
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
Best for hybrid corporate specialists seeking outdoor display visibility, hardware privacy, and balanced field mobility
Ready to proceed?
Not sure which one fits your environment?
Our UK specialists will recommend the right option for your workload and send itemised pricing — vendor-neutral, no obligation.
Response within 4 business hours · 20+ yr UK reseller
ProArt P16 (H7606)
View Full Details →Dell Pro Max 16
View Full Details →HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch
View Full Details →Want to compare different products or add more to this comparison?
Open Interactive Comparison Tool →💷 Spread the cost · IT finance
Made your choice? Spread the cost.
Whichever you choose, you don't have to pay for it all upfront — finance your new hardware from £47/mo ex VAT on hire purchase or lease. Compare monthly payments and terms in seconds.
See finance from £47/mo →Indicative estimate · subject to change · no credit check at this stage · hire purchase, lease & subscription for UK businesses
Indicative illustration only. Servnet Limited is not authorised or regulated by the FCA and does not provide financial advice or arrange finance. All finance opportunities are referred to Number Eight Business Finance. Finance policy
From
£47/mo
over 36 months · ex VAT · indicative estimate, subject to change
Next step
Spec the fleet and get it priced
Filter by role, spec and budget across the full range, then send the build for a fleet quotation.
Related comparisons
Other head-to-heads featuring these models — useful if you’re still shortlisting.
ASUS ProArt P16 vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i →
ASUS ProArt P16 vs Dell Pro Plus 16 vs HP ZBook X G1i →
ASUS ProArt P16 vs MacBook Pro 16 vs Dell Pro Max 16 →
ASUS Zenbook S 16 vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook X G1i →
HP ZBook X G1i vs Dell Pro Max 16 →
MacBook Pro 16 vs Dell Pro Max 16 vs ZBook X G1i →
ProArt P16 vs MacBook Pro 16 vs ZBook X G1i →
Dell Pro Plus 13 vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i →
Dell Pro Plus 13 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 for Business →
Dell Pro Plus 16 vs ThinkPad X9 15p Aura →
Talk to a UK specialist
Get expert advice or a no-obligation quote — servers, storage, networking, maintenance, finance and cloud. We reply the same working day.