💻 Dell Pro Max 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7
AI-powered analysis across 23 matched specifications


Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro Max 14 Dell | Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 Lenovo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro — 16 cores (6P + 10E), up to 5.3 GHz, 24 MB cache, 28 W base, NPU up to 13 TOPS (stocked); Ultra 5 225H/235H and Ultra 7 255H to order | Intel Core Ultra H (Series 3): Core Ultra 5 336H / 7 356H / 7 366H / 9 386H / X9 388H — up to 16 cores, up to 5.1 GHz; stocked 7 356H and 7 366H · AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz) |
| CPU cores | 16 cores (6 Performance + 10 Efficient) | 16-core Core Ultra 7 356H/366H (Intel); AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (12 cores / 24 threads) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Generation, 6 GB GDDR7 (stocked) + integrated Intel Arc; up to 3 external displays with the internal panel on, 4 with it off | Intel: NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell 6 GB GDDR7 or RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell 8 GB GDDR7 (or Intel Graphics / Arc B390). AMD: Radeon 890M integrated |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell, 6 GB GDDR7 discrete | Discrete NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 Blackwell on Intel builds |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | One LPCAMM2 slot — LPDDR5x-7467, dual-channel from a single module; 32 GB (FN6VM) / 16 GB (WX0C7); 64 GB maximum | ✓Intel: 1× LPCAMM2 (LPDDR5X), up to 96 GB, replaceable. AMD: 2× DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, up to 96 GB |
| Memory type | LPCAMM2 (LPDDR5x-7467), single socketed module | Intel LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X (replaceable) · AMD DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Maximum storage | Single M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe — 1 TB 2280 self-encrypting (FN6VM) / 512 GB 2230 (WX0C7); up to 2 TB SED to order | 1× M.2 2280 NVMe — PCIe 5.0 x4 (Intel) / PCIe 4.0 x4 (AMD); 1 TB TCG Opal 2.0 as stocked, up to 2 TB |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 14.0" | 14.5″ (Intel) / 14″ (AMD) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920×1200 (WUXGA); 3072×1920 (Intel 3K) or 2880×1800 (AMD 2.8K OLED) options |
| Brightness | 300 nits | ✓WUXGA 400 nit (Intel); AMD WUXGA 400/500-nit touch; 3K 500-nit or OLED 500-nit options |
| Panel | 14.0" FHD+ (1920 × 1200) WVA anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, 60 Hz, 16:10 (stocked); FHD+ touch and QHD+ 100% sRGB panels to order | WUXGA IPS anti-glare; Intel 3K 120 Hz DCI-P3 IPS, AMD 2.8K OLED Dolby Vision options |
| Touchscreen | FHD+ touch panel to order | AMD 14in WUXGA 500-nit touch (stocked AMD build is touch) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, Power Delivery + DisplayPort) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1; 140 W in on Intel) |
| Ports | Left: universal audio jack, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, wedge lock slot. Right: HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD + DisplayPort), smart-card reader. No SD card reader | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1; 140 W in / 15 W out on Intel), 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K/60), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), 3.5 mm combo, GbE RJ-45, Kensington Nano; optional nano-SIM + smart-card reader |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | No WWAN on this platform | ✓Optional Snapdragon X61 5G Sub-6 with eSIM — 5G-ready on Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD builds |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 1.79 kg — ~1.83 kg as stocked | ✓Intel from 1.63 kg · AMD from 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 313 × 227.3 mm; 14.79 mm front rising to 18.9 mm (24.65 mm peak) | Intel 325.2 × 226.3 × up to 22.2 mm · AMD 313.6 × 221.7 × up to 22.6 mm |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro | Intel vPro Enterprise (Core Ultra 7 366H); AMD PRO Manageability |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | No — NPU up to 13 TOPS, below Microsoft's 40+ TOPS Copilot+ PC bar | ✓Copilot+ PC — 50 TOPS (Intel Ultra 7 356H/366H) / 55 TOPS (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | ✓4-cell 72 Wh Li-ion polymer | 60 Wh or 75 Wh Li-ion with Rapid Charge (up to 80% in 1 hr) |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge and ExpressCharge Boost; 100 W or 130 W USB-C adapter | -- |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS on the family | Windows 11 Pro (all stocked); Windows 11 Home, Ubuntu / Fedora Linux and RHEL 10.2 configurable |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | 1-Year Lenovo Premier Support as stocked (incl. 200 kg CO2 Offset); 3-year and onsite uplifts quoted |
Expert Analysis
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 is the clear winner over the Dell Pro Max 14 for most UK business users. Lenovo offers key advantages: up to 96 GB memory versus Dell’s 64 GB, a brighter 400-nit base display (Dell’s is 300 nits), optional 5G mobile broadband, significantly lower weight (from 1.29 kg for AMD vs Dell’s 1.79 kg), and Copilot+ PC certification with 50+ TOPS NPU for AI workloads. Dell counters with a larger standard 72 Wh battery, ensuring longer runtime out of the box, and a slightly higher-clocked vPro processor in its stocked configuration. However, Lenovo’s configurable 75 Wh battery nullifies this advantage, and its overall expandability, including replaceable LPCAMM2 or SO-DIMM memory and optional WWAN, suits varied deployment needs. While the Dell may appeal to cost-conscious buyers prioritising battery consistency, the ThinkPad’s superior display options, AI readiness, and lighter build make it the better investment for modern mobile professionals. For UK businesses seeking a future-proof workhorse, Lenovo delivers unmatched value.
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