💻 Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 Business Laptop Comparison
Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury 16" G11 compared across 23 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.
Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 Business Laptop Comparison: performance overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro Max 16 Dell | HP ZBook Fury 16" G11 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores) | Intel Core i9-14900HX / i7 14th Gen / 13th Gen Core HX (up to 24 cores), optional Intel vPro |
| CPU cores | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H) | 24 cores / 32 threads — 8 P-cores + 16 E-cores (Core i9-14900HX, up to 5.8 GHz) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7 | Up to NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU (ISV-certified); RTX 4000/3500/2000/1000 Ada options |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 Blackwell discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU (ISV-certified) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64 GB DDR5-6400 (2 × 32 GB CSODIMM), 2 slots | ✓Up to 128 GB DDR5, 4 SODIMM slots, dual-channel; ECC available |
| Memory type | DDR5 SODIMM (5600 MT/s) or CSODIMM (6400 MT/s), 2 slots | DDR5, 4 SODIMM slots, dual-channel; ECC available |
| Maximum storage | 2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options) | Up to 16 TB PCIe NVMe across multiple M.2 slots |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 16.0" | 16" WQUXGA OLED touch or 120 Hz DreamColor IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 | 3840×2400 |
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits (WVA) | ✓DreamColor 500 nits; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View |
| Panel | 16.0" FHD+ (1920 × 1200) 60 Hz WVA (touch option) or QHD+ (2560 × 1600) 120 Hz WVA 100% sRGB, anti-glare, 300 nits (400-nit FHD+ option), 16:10 | WQUXGA (3840x2400) OLED touch, or 120 Hz DreamColor IPS (500 nits, 100% DCI-P3); WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View privacy |
| Touchscreen | FHD+ touch panel option | WQUXGA OLED touch panel |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 Type-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD, Sleep and Charge) |
| Ports | 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 (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 |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | 5G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option) | Optional 5G or 4G LTE WWAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb) | From approx. 2.35 kg (configuration dependent) |
| Dimensions | 358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak) | 363 x 250 x 28.6 mm (non-touch) |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro) | Optional Intel vPro |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | -- | Intel Core i9-14900HX (Raptor Lake HX) has no Copilot+ NPU — heavy AI on the NVIDIA RTX GPU |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | ✓4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable) | HP Long Life 8-cell 95 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime | -- |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS | Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu 22.04 LTS available |
| Base warranty | 1- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available | 3-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades |
Expert Analysis
For UK business buyers seeking a mobile workstation, the HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 emerges as the better-rounded choice with its brighter display options, larger memory capacity and strong configuration flexibility, while the Dell Pro Max 16 counters with a lighter build and a marginally higher capacity battery. The Dell weighs from 2.10 kg versus the HP’s 2.35 kg, making it slightly more portable. The HP’s display can reach 1000 nits with the HP Sure View privacy option, whereas the Dell tops out at 400 nits on its WVA panels. The Dell’s 96 Wh battery option is only marginally larger than the HP’s 95 Wh. The HP supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory with ECC options and up to 16 TB of PCIe NVMe storage, whereas the Dell takes up to 64 GB across two slots and two M.2 SSDs (up to 4 TB total). Dell uniquely offers 5G mobile broadband, while both workstations provide two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Security and management features are robust on both, with optional Intel vPro; HP includes a three-year base warranty, while Dell offers one- to five-year warranty or ProSupport options. The HP also offers a high-refresh DreamColor IPS panel, appealing to creative professionals. Ultimately, the HP ZBook Fury suits those valuing display quality and memory headroom, whereas the Dell Pro Max caters to users wanting a lighter chassis and built-in 5G connectivity.
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