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💻 Dell Pro Max 16 vs ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 vs ZBook Fury G1i

Dell Pro Max 16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 vs HP ZBook Fury G1i compared across 24 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.

Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) 16-inch mobile workstation, three-quarter view
Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
6.4
Overall Score
Best for organisations that value a lighter chassis and flexible warranty coverage
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Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 mobile workstation in black — 16-inch front view with backlit keyboard
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
Lenovo
8.3
Overall Score
Best for design and creative teams needing the fastest consumer-grade GPU and superior display brightness
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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
8.8
Overall Score
Best for enterprise IT requiring maximum memory, storage expandability and hardware-based security
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Dell Pro Max 16 vs ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 vs ZBook Fury G1i: performance overview

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

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
Dell Pro Max 16
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Performance
Dell Pro Max 16
5.5
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
9.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Display
Dell Pro Max 16
6.5
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
9.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.5
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro Max 16
8.0
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
8.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.5
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro Max 16
5.5
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
7.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro Max 16
6.5
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
8.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.5
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro Max 16
7.5
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
7.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.5
Value
Dell Pro Max 16
5.0
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
8.3
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.9

Detailed Specifications

Specification
Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
Lenovo
HP ZBook Fury G1i
HP
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores)Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (Series 2): 20 cores (8P + 12E), 20 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 30 MB cache, vPro Enterprise; family to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, up to 5.5 GHz)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 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H)20 cores (8P + 12E), 20 threadsUp to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
GraphicsIntel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 (21V50003UK) / RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 (21V50002UK); Intel Graphics iGPUNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics
Discrete GPUNVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 Blackwell discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24 GB) / RTX 5080 (16 GB) GDDR7NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memoryUp to 64 GB DDR5-6400 (2 × 32 GB CSODIMM), 2 slots4× DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, dual-channel; up to 192 GB non-ECC / 128 GB ECC (stocked 96 GB and 64 GB)✓4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory typeDDR5 SODIMM (5600 MT/s) or CSODIMM (6400 MT/s), 2 slotsDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots), non-ECC/ECCDDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storage2× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options)3× M.2 2280 (1× PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2× PCIe 4.0 x4), up to 12 TB, RAID 0/1/5, Opal 2.0 (stocked 1 TB)4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options
Display
Display size16.0"16.0″16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 16001920×1200 (WUXGA); 3840×2400 or 3200×2000 OLED options3840×2400
BrightnessUp to 400 nits (WVA)500 nits (stocked WUXGA); WQUXGA 800-nit and 3.2K OLED options500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
Panel16.0" 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), 16:10WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 100% sRGB, X-Rite calibrated; WQUXGA 800-nit and 3.2K Tandem OLED 120 Hz options16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz
TouchscreenFHD+ touch panel option3.2K Tandem OLED touch panel optionTouch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort)2× Thunderbolt 5 + 1× Thunderbolt 4 (all DP 2.1, PD 3.1, 180 W in / 15 W out)2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
Ports2× 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 optional2× Thunderbolt 5, 1× Thunderbolt 4 (all DP 2.1, PD 3.1, 180 W in), HDMI 2.1 (8K/60), 2× USB-A 10 Gbps (one Always On), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD Express 8.0, 3.5 mm combo, Kensington Nano2x 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 MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option)Optional 5G Sub-6 WWAN (Rolling RW350R-GL, eSIM); optional NFCOptional HP R15 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)✓From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb)From 2.54 kg (5.6 lb)From 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in)
Dimensions358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak)362 × 252 × 15.8–20.9 mm (29.8 mm maximum)--
Security & management
Intel vProvPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro)Intel vPro Enterprise (Core Ultra 7 265HX)Intel vPro Enterprise
Secured-core PC----Secured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)--AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (GPU-accelerated workstation)Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU)
Battery
Battery capacity4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable)✓99.9 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge
Rated battery lifeExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime----
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTSWindows 11 Pro; black aluminium chassis; ENERGY STAR 9.0, EPEAT Gold, TCO gen 10, MIL-STD-810HWindows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty1- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection availableLenovo base warranty; Premier Support / onsite warranty uplift quoted per configuration1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (Series 2): 20 cores (8P + 12E), 20 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 30 MB cache, vPro Enterprise; family to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, up to 5.5 GHz)
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 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 320 cores (8P + 12E), 20 threads
HP ZBook Fury G1iUp to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
Graphics
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 (21V50003UK) / RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 (21V50002UK); Intel Graphics iGPU
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 500 / 1000 / 2000 Blackwell discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24 GB) / RTX 5080 (16 GB) GDDR7
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 64 GB DDR5-6400 (2 × 32 GB CSODIMM), 2 slots
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 34× DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, dual-channel; up to 192 GB non-ECC / 128 GB ECC (stocked 96 GB and 64 GB)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory type
Dell Pro Max 16DDR5 SODIMM (5600 MT/s) or CSODIMM (6400 MT/s), 2 slots
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots), non-ECC/ECC
HP ZBook Fury G1iDDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storage
Dell Pro Max 162× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots (drives up to 2 TB each, up to 4 TB total; self-encrypting options)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 33× M.2 2280 (1× PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2× PCIe 4.0 x4), up to 12 TB, RAID 0/1/5, Opal 2.0 (stocked 1 TB)
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"
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 316.0″
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution
Dell Pro Max 161920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 31920×1200 (WUXGA); 3840×2400 or 3200×2000 OLED options
HP ZBook Fury G1i3840×2400
Brightness
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 400 nits (WVA)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3500 nits (stocked WUXGA); WQUXGA 800-nit and 3.2K OLED options
HP ZBook Fury G1i500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
Panel
Dell Pro Max 1616.0" 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
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 100% sRGB, X-Rite calibrated; WQUXGA 800-nit and 3.2K Tandem OLED 120 Hz options
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 16FHD+ touch panel option
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 33.2K Tandem OLED touch panel option
HP ZBook Fury G1iTouch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 32× Thunderbolt 5 + 1× Thunderbolt 4 (all DP 2.1, PD 3.1, 180 W in / 15 W out)
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
Ports
Dell Pro Max 162× 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
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 32× Thunderbolt 5, 1× Thunderbolt 4 (all DP 2.1, PD 3.1, 180 W in), HDMI 2.1 (8K/60), 2× USB-A 10 Gbps (one Always On), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD Express 8.0, 3.5 mm combo, Kensington Nano
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 MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3Optional 5G Sub-6 WWAN (Rolling RW350R-GL, eSIM); optional NFC
HP ZBook Fury G1iOptional HP R15 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro Max 16From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3From 2.54 kg (5.6 lb)
HP ZBook Fury G1iFrom 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in)
Dimensions
Dell Pro Max 16358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3362 × 252 × 15.8–20.9 mm (29.8 mm maximum)
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro Max 16vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3Intel vPro Enterprise (Core Ultra 7 265HX)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel vPro Enterprise
Secured-core PC
Dell Pro Max 16--
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3--
HP ZBook Fury G1iSecured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro Max 16--
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (GPU-accelerated workstation)
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 164-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable)
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 399.9 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour
HP ZBook Fury G1i99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge
Rated battery life
Dell Pro Max 16ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3--
HP ZBook Fury G1i--
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro Max 16Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3Windows 11 Pro; black aluminium chassis; ENERGY STAR 9.0, EPEAT Gold, TCO gen 10, MIL-STD-810H
HP ZBook Fury G1iWindows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty
Dell Pro Max 161- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3Lenovo base warranty; Premier Support / onsite warranty uplift quoted per configuration
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

The HP ZBook Fury G1i leads as the most capable and expandable 16-inch mobile workstation for UK businesses. It supports up to 256 GB of ECC memory, four PCIe Gen5 SSDs, and NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs with up to 24 GB GDDR7, paired with Secured-Core PC and Intel vPro Enterprise. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 counters with the raw speed of an optional GeForce RTX 5090 (24 GB GDDR7) and a brilliant 800-nit display, but its three storage bays and lack of Secured-Core status hold it back for heavily managed enterprise fleets. Dell Pro Max 16 is the lightest of the three from 2.10 kg and offers a 96 Wh battery option, one- to five-year warranty or ProSupport options and two Gen4 SSD slots, yet its memory peaks at 64 GB, its RTX PRO Blackwell GPU options max out at 8 GB GDDR7, and it omits Secured-Core PC. For teams needing maximum memory, storage headroom and platform security, the HP ZBook is the clear pick. Creatives craving the fastest possible GPU for rendering will favour the Lenovo, while Dell suits organisations that prioritise a lighter chassis and flexible warranty cover above ultimate specs.

Dell Pro Max 16
Best for organisations that value a lighter chassis and flexible warranty coverage
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3
Best for design and creative teams needing the fastest consumer-grade GPU and superior display brightness
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Best for enterprise IT requiring maximum memory, storage expandability and hardware-based security

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