💻 Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i
AI-powered analysis across 24 matched specifications
Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro Max 16 Dell | HP ZBook Fury G1i HP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX / Ultra 9 285HX (up to 24 cores) | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 HX - up to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, 36MB cache); Intel vPro Enterprise |
| CPU cores | Up to 24 cores (Core Ultra 9 285HX) | Up to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX Pro 1000 / 2000 / 3000 / 5000 Ada Generation mobile (up to 16 GB GDDR6 ECC) | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX Pro Ada Generation mobile, up to 16 GB GDDR6 discrete | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | Up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots) | ✓4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots) | DDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel |
| Maximum storage | 4× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD bays (up to 16 TB total, RAID 0/1/5) | 4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 16.0" | 16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz) |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 (or 3840 × 2400 OLED) | 3840×2400 |
| Brightness | IPS 500 nits | 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Panel | 16.0" QHD+ (2560 × 1600) IPS 500 nits, or 4K UHD+ (3840 × 2400) OLED touch, Pantone validated, 16:10 | 16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz |
| Touchscreen | 4K UHD+ OLED touch panel option | Touch option (16in) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, PD, DP2.1) | ✓2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps) |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, PD, DP2.1), 3× USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD UHS-II, RJ-45 2.5 GbE, 3.5 mm combo, Smart Card | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 (2.5GbE), SD 7.0, headphone/mic, smart card |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | 5G Sub-6 (Quectel) — eSIM (option) | Optional HP R15 5G WWAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 2.55 kg (5.62 lb) | ✓From 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in) |
| Dimensions | 358.5 × 254.4 × 24.0 mm | -- |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 + Bluetooth 5.4 (vPro) | Intel vPro Enterprise |
| Secured-core PC | -- | Secured-Core PC |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | -- | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | ✓6-cell 100 Wh (ExpressCharge 2.0) | 99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge 2.0; 240 W barrel adapter (top configs), 180 W / 100 W USB-C options | -- |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro / Pro for Workstations, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, RHEL 9 | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04) |
| Base warranty | 3-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus + ADP) | 1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available |
Expert Analysis
For most UK business buyers, the HP ZBook Fury G1i is the better choice, offering higher memory capacity, more Thunderbolt ports, and enhanced security. HP supports up to 192 GB of DDR5 ECC memory (256 GB on 18in) versus Dell’s 128 GB, and provides three Thunderbolt ports (including two Thunderbolt 5) against Dell’s two. HP’s Secured-Core PC and newer NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs with up to 24 GB VRAM further strengthen its position. However, Dell counters with a slightly larger 100 Wh battery (vs 99 Wh) and a superior 3-year ProSupport warranty, compared to HP’s 1-year limited coverage. Both deliver flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and 500-nit displays with high colour accuracy. The HP is also lighter at 2.43 kg versus Dell’s 2.55 kg. While HP excels in expandability and security, making it ideal for intensive engineering or data science workloads, the Dell remains a compelling option for organisations that value longer warranty terms and marginal battery longevity.
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