💻 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 vs ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 vs ZBook Fury G1i: performance overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro Max 16 Dell | Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 Lenovo | 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 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 cores | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H) | 20 cores (8P + 12E), 20 threads | 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 GeForce RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 (21V50003UK) / RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 (21V50002UK); Intel Graphics iGPU | 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 | Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24 GB) / RTX 5080 (16 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 | 4× 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 type | DDR5 SODIMM (5600 MT/s) or CSODIMM (6400 MT/s), 2 slots | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots), non-ECC/ECC | 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) | 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 size | 16.0" | 16.0″ | 16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 | 1920×1200 (WUXGA); 3840×2400 or 3200×2000 OLED options | 3840×2400 |
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits (WVA) | 500 nits (stocked WUXGA); WQUXGA 800-nit and 3.2K OLED options | 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 | WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 100% sRGB, X-Rite calibrated; WQUXGA 800-nit and 3.2K Tandem OLED 120 Hz options | 16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz |
| Touchscreen | FHD+ touch panel option | 3.2K Tandem OLED touch panel option | Touch option (16in) |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× 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) |
| 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 | 2× 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 | 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 5G Sub-6 WWAN (Rolling RW350R-GL, eSIM); optional NFC | Optional 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) |
| Dimensions | 358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak) | 362 × 252 × 15.8–20.9 mm (29.8 mm maximum) | -- |
| 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 (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 capacity | 4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable) | ✓99.9 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour | 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; black aluminium chassis; ENERGY STAR 9.0, EPEAT Gold, TCO gen 10, MIL-STD-810H | 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 | Lenovo base warranty; Premier Support / onsite warranty uplift quoted per configuration | 1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available |
Expert Analysis
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.
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