💻 Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Power 16 G11
Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Power 16" G11 compared across 24 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.
Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Power 16 G11: performance overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro Max 16 Dell | HP ZBook Power 16" G11 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 7 255H / 7 265H / 9 285H (45 W, up to 16 cores) | Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 H-series (up to Core Ultra 9 185H, 16 cores), optional Intel vPro, with AI Boost NPU |
| CPU cores | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 255H / 265H, Ultra 9 285H) | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 9 185H) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) or NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 (6 GB) / RTX PRO 1000 (8 GB) / RTX PRO 2000 (8 GB) Blackwell, GDDR7 | Up to NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified); RTX 2000/1000/500 Ada options |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 / 1000 / 2000 Blackwell discrete option, up to 8 GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64 GB DDR5-6400 (2 × 32 GB CSODIMM), 2 slots | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel |
| Memory type | DDR5 SODIMM (5600 MT/s) or CSODIMM (6400 MT/s), 2 slots | DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, 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) | Up to 8 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe across dual M.2 slots |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 16.0" | 16" WQXGA IPS 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 | 2560×1600 |
| Brightness | Up to 400 nits (WVA) | ✓WUXGA options to 400/1000 nits (HP Sure View Reflect) |
| 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 | WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 120 Hz; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect privacy; optional touch |
| Touchscreen | FHD+ touch panel option | Optional touch |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1, PD) |
| 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 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1, PD), USB-A 5Gbps (charging), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5 mm combo |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | 5G MediaTek T700 (DW5933e), eSIM capable (option) | Optional WWAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 2.10 kg (4.65 lb) | From approx. 2.12 kg (configuration dependent) |
| Dimensions | 358 × 256 × 15.08–19.08 mm (25.60 mm peak) | 359.4 x 251 x 22.9 mm |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | vPro on Core Ultra 5 235H, Ultra 7 265H and Ultra 9 285H (Ultra 7 255H is non-vPro) | Optional Intel vPro |
| Secured-core PC | -- | Secured-core capable |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | -- | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 H-series with AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | ✓4-cell 64 Wh or 6-cell 96 Wh (ExpressCharge capable) | HP Long Life 6-cell 83 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge capable; Dell lists no rated runtime | Up to ~13 hours |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Home, Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS | Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu 24.04 / 22.04 LTS available |
| Base warranty | 1- to 5-year hardware warranty or ProSupport options; Accidental Damage Protection available | 3-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades |
Expert Analysis
For UK businesses evaluating high-performance mobile workstations, the Dell Pro Max 16 and HP ZBook Power 16 G11 each shine in distinct areas. Both take up to 64 GB of DDR5 across two SO-DIMM slots, but the Dell adds a larger 96 Wh battery option (versus the HP’s 83 Wh) for longer runtime and newer Core Ultra 200H processors, making it well suited to engineers working away from the desk. Conversely, the HP wins on display technology, offering up to 1000-nit brightness with a privacy screen option—perfect for confidential work in bright environments—whereas the Dell tops out at 400 nits. Weight is almost identical, with the Dell from 2.10 kg and the HP from 2.12 kg. HP further adds Secured-core capabilities for enhanced firmware protection. Both offer two Thunderbolt 4 ports, CPUs with up to 16 cores and 8 GB professional GPU options (NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell on the Dell, RTX 3000 Ada on the HP). Ultimately, the decision hinges on priorities: the Dell for battery capacity and newer processors, the HP for superior screen brightness and security features. Evaluate your workload and field requirements to choose the better fit.
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