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💻 Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i

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Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) 16-inch mobile workstation, three-quarter view
Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
7.1
Overall Score
Best for UK businesses prioritising out-of-the-box warranty coverage and long battery life.
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HP ZBook Fury G1i mobile workstation, open front three-quarter view showing the display and keyboard
HP ZBook Fury G1i
HP
8.2
Overall Score
Best for UK engineering and data science professionals needing maximum memory, GPU performance, and security.
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Performance Overview

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

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
Dell Pro Max 16
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Performance
Dell Pro Max 16
7.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Display
Dell Pro Max 16
8.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.5
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro Max 16
7.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
7.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro Max 16
7.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro Max 16
6.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro Max 16
8.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
6.0
Value
Dell Pro Max 16
6.3
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.8

Detailed Specifications

Specification
Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
HP ZBook Fury G1i
HP
Performance
ProcessorIntel 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 coresUp to 24 cores (Core Ultra 9 285HX)Up to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
GraphicsNVIDIA 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 GPUNVIDIA RTX Pro Ada Generation mobile, up to 16 GB GDDR6 discreteNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memoryUp to 128 GB DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)✓4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory typeDDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)DDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storage4× 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 size16.0"16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution2560 × 1600 (or 3840 × 2400 OLED)3840×2400
BrightnessIPS 500 nits500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
Panel16.0" QHD+ (2560 × 1600) IPS 500 nits, or 4K UHD+ (3840 × 2400) OLED touch, Pantone validated, 16:1016in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz
Touchscreen4K UHD+ OLED touch panel optionTouch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, PD, DP2.1)✓2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
Ports2× 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 Card2x 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) option5G 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)
Dimensions358.5 × 254.4 × 24.0 mm--
Security & management
Intel vProIntel 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 lifeExpressCharge 2.0; 240 W barrel adapter (top configs), 180 W / 100 W USB-C options--
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro / Pro for Workstations, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, RHEL 9Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty3-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus + ADP)1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX / Ultra 9 285HX (up to 24 cores)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel 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
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 24 cores (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
HP ZBook Fury G1iUp to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
Graphics
Dell Pro Max 16NVIDIA RTX Pro 1000 / 2000 / 3000 / 5000 Ada Generation mobile (up to 16 GB GDDR6 ECC)
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro Max 16NVIDIA RTX Pro Ada Generation mobile, up to 16 GB GDDR6 discrete
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory type
Dell Pro Max 16DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)
HP ZBook Fury G1iDDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storage
Dell Pro Max 164× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD bays (up to 16 TB total, RAID 0/1/5)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options
Display
Display size
Dell Pro Max 1616.0"
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution
Dell Pro Max 162560 × 1600 (or 3840 × 2400 OLED)
HP ZBook Fury G1i3840×2400
Brightness
Dell Pro Max 16IPS 500 nits
HP ZBook Fury G1i500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
Panel
Dell Pro Max 1616.0" QHD+ (2560 × 1600) IPS 500 nits, or 4K UHD+ (3840 × 2400) OLED touch, Pantone validated, 16:10
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz
Touchscreen
Dell Pro Max 164K UHD+ OLED touch panel option
HP ZBook Fury G1iTouch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, PD, DP2.1)
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
Ports
Dell Pro Max 162× 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
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x 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
Dell Pro Max 165G Sub-6 (Quectel) — eSIM (option)
HP ZBook Fury G1iOptional HP R15 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro Max 16From 2.55 kg (5.62 lb)
HP ZBook Fury G1iFrom 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in)
Dimensions
Dell Pro Max 16358.5 × 254.4 × 24.0 mm
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 + Bluetooth 5.4 (vPro)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel vPro Enterprise
Secured-core PC
Dell Pro Max 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iSecured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro Max 16--
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU)
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro Max 166-cell 100 Wh (ExpressCharge 2.0)
HP ZBook Fury G1i99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge
Rated battery life
Dell Pro Max 16ExpressCharge 2.0; 240 W barrel adapter (top configs), 180 W / 100 W USB-C options
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro Max 16Windows 11 Pro / Pro for Workstations, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, RHEL 9
HP ZBook Fury G1iWindows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty
Dell Pro Max 163-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus + ADP)
HP ZBook Fury G1i1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available
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Expert Analysis

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

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.

Dell Pro Max 16
Best for UK businesses prioritising out-of-the-box warranty coverage and long battery life.
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Best for UK engineering and data science professionals needing maximum memory, GPU performance, and security.

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