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💻 Dell Pro 14 vs Dell Pro 16 Business Laptop Comparison

Dell Pro 14 vs Dell Pro 16 compared across 22 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.

Dell Pro 14 (PC14250) business laptop in Platinum Silver — front view with 14-inch 16:10 FHD+ display
Dell Pro 14
Dell
7.2
Overall Score
Best for UK professionals prioritising portability in a compact 14-inch laptop with socketed DDR5 and full business ports.
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Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) business laptop, three-quarter view, graphite finish
Dell Pro 16
Dell
7.1
Overall Score
Best for UK office and desk-based workers who want a 16-inch screen and numeric keypad with the same socketed DDR5 memory and RJ-45 Ethernet as the Pro 14.
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Dell Pro 14 vs Dell Pro 16 Business Laptop Comparison: performance overview

Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
Dell Pro 14
Dell Pro 16
Performance
Dell Pro 14
7.1
Dell Pro 16
7.1
Display
Dell Pro 14
7.5
Dell Pro 16
7.0
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro 14
7.0
Dell Pro 16
7.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro 14
7.5
Dell Pro 16
7.5
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro 14
7.0
Dell Pro 16
7.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro 14
7.0
Dell Pro 16
7.0
Value
Dell Pro 14
7.0
Dell Pro 16
7.0

Detailed Specifications

Specification
Dell Pro 14
Dell
Dell Pro 16
Dell
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 225U / 5 235U vPro / 7 255U (Series 2 — 15 W, 12 cores/14 threads, 12 MB) · AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (6C/12T, up to 4.9 GHz)Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)
CPU cores12 cores / 14 threads (Intel Core Ultra Series 2 U); AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is 6C/12T12 cores / 14 threads (Intel Core Ultra 200U)
GraphicsIntel Graphics + Intel AI Boost NPU · AMD Radeon 760M + Ryzen AI (NPU up to 16 TOPS) on the Ryzen buildIntel Graphics (integrated)
Discrete GPUIntegrated graphics onlyIntegrated Intel graphics
Memory & storage
Maximum memory2× DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB (2× 32 GB); stocked builds ship one module (16 GB, or 8 GB on the entry build) with the second slot freeUp to 64 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots)
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots)DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots)
Maximum storage1× M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe (single-drive design) — 512 GB as stocked; 256 GB–2 TB and Opal 2.0 SED options to order1× M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe (single-drive design), 256 GB–2 TB
Display
Display size14.0"16.0"
Resolution1920 × 12001920 × 1200
Brightness300 nits as stocked; 400-nit to order300 nits; 400-nit to order
Panel14.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 60 Hz, 300 nits as stocked; 400-nit 100% sRGB ComfortView Plus and touch panels to order16.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 60 Hz, 300 nits; 400-nit and 300-nit touch panels to order
TouchscreenTouch panel to orderTouch panel to order
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 portsThunderbolt 4 (Intel builds, 40 Gbps) or 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (AMD builds)Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) + USB-C 10 Gbps
PortsIntel (PC14250): Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.1), USB-C 10 Gbps (DP 2.0, PD 3.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in. AMD (PC14255): 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (PD, DisplayPort 1.4a), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-inThunderbolt 4 USB-C (40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.1), USB-C 10 Gbps (DP 2.0, PD 3.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in; smart-card reader optional
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) optionNo WWAN option on this modelNo WWAN option on this model
Physical
Weight (from)✓From 1.35 kgFrom 1.92 kg (4.23 lb)
Dimensions313.7 × 225.3 × 18.89–20.37 mm358.0 × 251.8 × 18.89–20.85 mm
Security & management
Intel vProvPro on the Core Ultra 5 235U buildvPro on Core Ultra 5 235U / Ultra 7 265U builds
Battery
Battery capacity3-cell 55 Wh (45 Wh on the Ultra 7 build)3-cell 55 Wh or 45 Wh
Rated battery lifeExpressCharge to 80% in 60 min, full in 120; Boost 35% in 20 minExpressCharge to 80% in 60 min, full in 120; Boost 35% in 20 min
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro (all stocked builds); Windows 11 Home / Pro Education and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (PC14250) configurableWindows 11 Pro / IoT Enterprise LTSC, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Base warrantyDell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted1-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus)
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro 14Intel Core Ultra 5 225U / 5 235U vPro / 7 255U (Series 2 — 15 W, 12 cores/14 threads, 12 MB) · AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (6C/12T, up to 4.9 GHz)
Dell Pro 16Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2, vPro optional)
CPU cores
Dell Pro 1412 cores / 14 threads (Intel Core Ultra Series 2 U); AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is 6C/12T
Dell Pro 1612 cores / 14 threads (Intel Core Ultra 200U)
Graphics
Dell Pro 14Intel Graphics + Intel AI Boost NPU · AMD Radeon 760M + Ryzen AI (NPU up to 16 TOPS) on the Ryzen build
Dell Pro 16Intel Graphics (integrated)
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro 14Integrated graphics only
Dell Pro 16Integrated Intel graphics
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro 142× DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB (2× 32 GB); stocked builds ship one module (16 GB, or 8 GB on the entry build) with the second slot free
Dell Pro 16Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots)
Memory type
Dell Pro 14DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots)
Dell Pro 16DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots)
Maximum storage
Dell Pro 141× M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe (single-drive design) — 512 GB as stocked; 256 GB–2 TB and Opal 2.0 SED options to order
Dell Pro 161× M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe (single-drive design), 256 GB–2 TB
Display
Display size
Dell Pro 1414.0"
Dell Pro 1616.0"
Resolution
Dell Pro 141920 × 1200
Dell Pro 161920 × 1200
Brightness
Dell Pro 14300 nits as stocked; 400-nit to order
Dell Pro 16300 nits; 400-nit to order
Panel
Dell Pro 1414.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 60 Hz, 300 nits as stocked; 400-nit 100% sRGB ComfortView Plus and touch panels to order
Dell Pro 1616.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 60 Hz, 300 nits; 400-nit and 300-nit touch panels to order
Touchscreen
Dell Pro 14Touch panel to order
Dell Pro 16Touch panel to order
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro 14Thunderbolt 4 (Intel builds, 40 Gbps) or 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (AMD builds)
Dell Pro 16Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) + USB-C 10 Gbps
Ports
Dell Pro 14Intel (PC14250): Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.1), USB-C 10 Gbps (DP 2.0, PD 3.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in. AMD (PC14255): 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (PD, DisplayPort 1.4a), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in
Dell Pro 16Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.1), USB-C 10 Gbps (DP 2.0, PD 3.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in; smart-card reader optional
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro 14No WWAN option on this model
Dell Pro 16No WWAN option on this model
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro 14From 1.35 kg
Dell Pro 16From 1.92 kg (4.23 lb)
Dimensions
Dell Pro 14313.7 × 225.3 × 18.89–20.37 mm
Dell Pro 16358.0 × 251.8 × 18.89–20.85 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro 14vPro on the Core Ultra 5 235U build
Dell Pro 16vPro on Core Ultra 5 235U / Ultra 7 265U builds
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro 143-cell 55 Wh (45 Wh on the Ultra 7 build)
Dell Pro 163-cell 55 Wh or 45 Wh
Rated battery life
Dell Pro 14ExpressCharge to 80% in 60 min, full in 120; Boost 35% in 20 min
Dell Pro 16ExpressCharge to 80% in 60 min, full in 120; Boost 35% in 20 min
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro 14Windows 11 Pro (all stocked builds); Windows 11 Home / Pro Education and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (PC14250) configurable
Dell Pro 16Windows 11 Pro / IoT Enterprise LTSC, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Base warranty
Dell Pro 14Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted
Dell Pro 161-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus)
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Expert Analysis

Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026

The Dell Pro 14 and Pro 16 share one platform — Intel Core Ultra 200U processors (the Pro 14 also comes in AMD Ryzen versions), two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots up to 64 GB, a single M.2 2230 SSD, 3-cell 45 Wh or 55 Wh batteries and, on Intel builds, the same ports: one Thunderbolt 4, one 10 Gbps USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1 and RJ-45 Ethernet — so the choice is mainly about size. The Pro 14 starts at just 1.35 kg and suits frequent travellers; its 400-nit option is also available with 100% sRGB. The Pro 16 starts at 1.92 kg and adds a 16-inch 16:10 FHD+ panel (300 nits, with a 400-nit option) and a numeric keypad, which suits desk-centric finance and data-entry roles. Neither model offers a WWAN option, and vPro is available on the Core Ultra 5 235U and Ultra 7 265U processors. Ultimately, choose the Pro 14 if mobility is paramount; opt for the Pro 16 if screen size and a numeric keypad matter more than weight.

Dell Pro 14
Best for UK professionals prioritising portability in a compact 14-inch laptop with socketed DDR5 and full business ports.
Dell Pro 16
Best for UK office and desk-based workers who want a 16-inch screen and numeric keypad with the same socketed DDR5 memory and RJ-45 Ethernet as the Pro 14.

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