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💻 Dell Pro Max 16 vs HP ZBook Power 16 G11

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Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) 16-inch mobile workstation, three-quarter view
Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
7.9
Overall Score
Best for UK workstation users requiring maximum RAM, storage, and battery life for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or data analysis.
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HP ZBook Power 16 inch G11 mobile workstation, open front view rendering a 3D car model
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
HP
7.2
Overall Score
Best for UK mobile professionals who need a lighter laptop with a bright, secure display for confidential work in varied lighting.
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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 Power 16" G11
Performance
Dell Pro Max 16
8.0
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
7.0
Display
Dell Pro Max 16
7.0
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
8.0
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro Max 16
9.0
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
7.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro Max 16
7.0
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
8.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro Max 16
9.0
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
6.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro Max 16
8.0
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
7.0
Value
Dell Pro Max 16
7.5
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
7.5

Detailed Specifications

Specification
Dell Pro Max 16
Dell
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
HP
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX / Ultra 9 285HX (up to 24 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 coresUp to 24 cores (Core Ultra 9 285HX)Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 9 185H)
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX Pro 1000 / 2000 / 3000 / 5000 Ada Generation mobile (up to 16 GB GDDR6 ECC)Up to NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified); RTX 2000/1000/500 Ada options
Discrete GPUNVIDIA RTX Pro Ada Generation mobile, up to 16 GB GDDR6 discreteNVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory✓Up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel
Memory typeDDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel
Maximum storage4× M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD bays (up to 16 TB total, RAID 0/1/5)Up to 8 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe across dual M.2 slots
Display
Display size16.0"16" WQXGA IPS 120 Hz
Resolution2560 × 1600 (or 3840 × 2400 OLED)2560×1600
BrightnessIPS 500 nits✓WUXGA options to 400/1000 nits (HP Sure View Reflect)
Panel16.0" QHD+ (2560 × 1600) IPS 500 nits, or 4K UHD+ (3840 × 2400) OLED touch, Pantone validated, 16:10WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 120 Hz; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect privacy; optional touch
Touchscreen4K UHD+ OLED touch panel optionOptional touch
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, PD, DP2.1)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1, PD)
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 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) option5G Sub-6 (Quectel) — eSIM (option)Optional WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)From 2.55 kg (5.62 lb)✓From approx. 2.12 kg (configuration dependent)
Dimensions358.5 × 254.4 × 24.0 mm359.4 x 251 x 22.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vProIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 + Bluetooth 5.4 (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✓6-cell 100 Wh (ExpressCharge 2.0)HP Long Life 6-cell 83 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min
Rated battery lifeExpressCharge 2.0; 240 W barrel adapter (top configs), 180 W / 100 W USB-C optionsUp to ~13 hours
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro / Pro for Workstations, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, RHEL 9Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu 24.04 / 22.04 LTS available
Base warranty3-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus + ADP)3-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX / Ultra 9 285HX (up to 24 cores)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 H-series (up to Core Ultra 9 185H, 16 cores), optional Intel vPro, with AI Boost NPU
CPU cores
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 24 cores (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 9 185H)
Graphics
Dell Pro Max 16NVIDIA RTX Pro 1000 / 2000 / 3000 / 5000 Ada Generation mobile (up to 16 GB GDDR6 ECC)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Up to NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified); RTX 2000/1000/500 Ada options
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro Max 16NVIDIA RTX Pro Ada Generation mobile, up to 16 GB GDDR6 discrete
HP ZBook Power 16" G11NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro Max 16Up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel
Memory type
Dell Pro Max 16DDR5-5600 ECC SO-DIMM (4 slots)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, 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 Power 16" G11Up to 8 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe across dual M.2 slots
Display
Display size
Dell Pro Max 1616.0"
HP ZBook Power 16" G1116" WQXGA IPS 120 Hz
Resolution
Dell Pro Max 162560 × 1600 (or 3840 × 2400 OLED)
HP ZBook Power 16" G112560×1600
Brightness
Dell Pro Max 16IPS 500 nits
HP ZBook Power 16" G11WUXGA options to 400/1000 nits (HP Sure View Reflect)
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 Power 16" G11WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 120 Hz; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect privacy; optional touch
Touchscreen
Dell Pro Max 164K UHD+ OLED touch panel option
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Optional touch
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro Max 162× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, PD, DP2.1)
HP ZBook Power 16" G112x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1, PD)
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 Power 16" G112x 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
Dell Pro Max 165G Sub-6 (Quectel) — eSIM (option)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Optional WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro Max 16From 2.55 kg (5.62 lb)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11From approx. 2.12 kg (configuration dependent)
Dimensions
Dell Pro Max 16358.5 × 254.4 × 24.0 mm
HP ZBook Power 16" G11359.4 x 251 x 22.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro Max 16Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 + Bluetooth 5.4 (vPro)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Optional Intel vPro
Secured-core PC
Dell Pro Max 16--
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Secured-core capable
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro Max 16--
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Intel Core Ultra Series 1 H-series with AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro Max 166-cell 100 Wh (ExpressCharge 2.0)
HP ZBook Power 16" G11HP Long Life 6-cell 83 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min
Rated battery life
Dell Pro Max 16ExpressCharge 2.0; 240 W barrel adapter (top configs), 180 W / 100 W USB-C options
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Up to ~13 hours
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro Max 16Windows 11 Pro / Pro for Workstations, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, RHEL 9
HP ZBook Power 16" G11Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu 24.04 / 22.04 LTS available
Base warranty
Dell Pro Max 163-year ProSupport (extendable to 5-year ProSupport Plus + ADP)
HP ZBook Power 16" G113-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades
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Expert Analysis

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

For UK businesses evaluating high-performance mobile workstations, the Dell Pro Max 16 and HP ZBook Power 16 G11 each shine in distinct areas. The Dell is the clear choice for those who demand unrivalled expansion: with up to 128 GB of ECC memory across four slots and quad SSD bays supporting RAID, it outstrips the HP’s 64 GB twin-slot design. Its larger 100 Wh battery also delivers longer runtime, making it ideal for desk-bound or field engineers running memory-hungry simulations. Conversely, the HP wins on mobility and display technology, weighing just 2.12 kg versus the Dell’s 2.55 kg, and offering up to 1000-nit brightness with a privacy screen option—perfect for confidential work in bright environments. HP further adds Secured-core capabilities for enhanced firmware protection. Both offer Thunderbolt connectivity and similar CPU/GPU configurations, though the Dell maxes out at a higher 24-core processor and up to 16 GB of video memory. Ultimately, the decision hinges on priorities: the Dell for uncompromising power and expandability, the HP for a lighter chassis with superior screen brightness and security features. Evaluate your workload and field requirements to choose the better fit.

Dell Pro Max 16
Best for UK workstation users requiring maximum RAM, storage, and battery life for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or data analysis.
HP ZBook Power 16" G11
Best for UK mobile professionals who need a lighter laptop with a bright, secure display for confidential work in varied lighting.

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