💻 Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i
Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i compared across 24 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.
Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i: 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 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 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 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H) | Up to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7 | 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 500 / 1000 / 2000 Blackwell discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64 GB DDR5-6400 (2 × 32 GB CSODIMM), 2 slots | ✓4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel |
| Memory type | DDR5 SODIMM (5600 MT/s) or CSODIMM (6400 MT/s), 2 slots | DDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel |
| Maximum storage | 2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options) | 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 | 1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 | 3840×2400 |
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits (WVA) | ✓500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 |
| 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 | 16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz |
| Touchscreen | FHD+ touch panel option | Touch option (16in) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort) | ✓2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps) |
| 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 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 MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option) | Optional HP R15 5G WWAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb) | From 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in) |
| Dimensions | 358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak) | -- |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-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 | 4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable) | ✓99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge |
| 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 (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04) |
| Base warranty | 1- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available | 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 64 GB, and provides three Thunderbolt ports (including two Thunderbolt 5) against Dell’s two Thunderbolt 4. HP’s Secured-Core PC and NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs with up to 24 GB VRAM further strengthen its position, whereas Dell’s RTX PRO options top out at 8 GB. HP also edges battery capacity with 99 Wh against Dell’s 96 Wh maximum, and its 500-nit displays outshine Dell’s 400-nit maximum. However, Dell counters with a lighter chassis from 2.10 kg versus HP’s 2.43 kg, and offers one- to five-year warranty or ProSupport options, compared with HP’s 1-year limited base coverage. Both offer Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, though Dell’s are H-series with up to 16 cores against HP’s 24-core HX parts. 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 a lighter chassis and flexible warranty terms.
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