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💻 Dell Pro Max Plus 18 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
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Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
Dell
Overall Score
Best for UK firms needing maximum memory capacity in a large-screen mobile workstation.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
Lenovo
Overall Score
Best for UK professionals prioritising portability and battery life in a powerful 16-inch workstation.
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
Performance
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
8.0
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
9.0
Display
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
8.0
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
9.0
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
6.0
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
9.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
6.0
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
9.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
8.0
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
7.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
7.0
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
8.0
Value
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
7.0
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
9.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus Dell | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Lenovo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (20C/20T, up to 5.3 GHz, 55 W base, 13 TOPS NPU) as stocked; Ultra 5 245HX and Ultra 9 285HX (24C) to order | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-core, to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB) · Core Ultra 7 265HX (20-core, to 5.3 GHz, 30 MB, vPro Enterprise); HX Series 2, Intel WM880 chipset |
| CPU cores | 20 cores / 20 threads (Core Ultra 7 265HX) | Core Ultra 9 275HX — 24 cores (8P + 16E), to 5.4 GHz; Core Ultra 7 265HX — 20 cores (8P + 12E) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell 12 GB GDDR7 (V0TN9) or RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 8 GB (7PYM3); platform spans integrated Intel Graphics to RTX PRO 5000 24 GB | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell (discrete): RTX PRO 2000 8 GB / RTX PRO 3000 12 GB GDDR7 ECC stocked; range to RTX PRO 5000 24 GB |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GDDR7 discrete graphics | Discrete NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell (2000 8 GB / 3000 12 GB GDDR7 ECC) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | ✓32 GB (2× 16 GB) DDR5-6400 non-ECC in two CSoDIMM slots (to 64 GB; 96 GB post-launch); separate factory CAMM2 subsystem to 128 GB (256 GB Ultra 9-only) | Four DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel; 32 / 64 GB stocked; up to 192 GB non-ECC or 128 GB ECC |
| Memory type | DDR5-6400 non-ECC (CSoDIMM); factory CAMM2 subsystem to order | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots), non-ECC/ECC |
| Maximum storage | 1 TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 self-encrypting NVMe fitted; 4× M.2 2230/2280 slots with RAID 0/1 — Gen4 to 4 TB and Gen5 SED options, up to 16 TB total | Up to 3× M.2 2280 (1× PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2× PCIe 4.0 x4), RAID 0/1/5, Opal 2.0; 1 TB stocked, to 12 TB |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 18.0" | 16.0″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920×1200 (WUXGA); 3840×2400 or 3200×2000 OLED options |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500-nit (stocked WUXGA); WQUXGA 800-nit; 3.2K OLED 1500-nit HDR peak |
| Panel | 18.0" QHD+ 2560 × 1600 (16:10) WVA anti-glare, 120 Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 typical, 168 PPI, ComfortView Plus low blue light — single panel option | WUXGA anti-glare IPS, X-Rite calibrated; WQUXGA 800-nit DisplayHDR 400 or 3.2K Tandem OLED touch 40–120 Hz VRR |
| Touchscreen | -- | 3.2K Tandem OLED touch panel to order |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1) + 1× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1) | 2× Thunderbolt 5 + 1× Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1, 180 W in / 15 W out) |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1), HDMI 2.1 FRL, RJ45 2.5GbE (Intel I226-LM), SD Express 7.0 card slot, smart-card slot; Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), universal audio jack, Noble lock slot | 2× Thunderbolt 5 (DP 2.1, 180 W in / 15 W out), 1× Thunderbolt 4, 2× USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (8K/60), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD Express 8.0, 3.5 mm combo, Kensington Nano |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional Snapdragon X72 5G with eSIM to order | Optional 5G Sub-6 WWAN (Rolling RW350R-GL, eSIM) — fitted on the stocked 265HX build |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 3.25 kg (configuration-dependent) | ✓Starting at 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) |
| Dimensions | 402 × 279.95 mm; main deck 17.92 mm (front) – 19.56 mm (rear) | 362 × 252 mm; 15.8 mm front / 20.9 mm rear / 29.8 mm max height |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | -- | Intel vPro Enterprise (Core Ultra 7 265HX) |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | -- | AI-Ready Workstation — AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS; heavy AI via RTX PRO GPU (not a Copilot+ PC) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 6-cell 96 Wh | ✓99.9 Wh Li-ion with Rapid Charge (up to 80% in 1 hour) |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, full ExpressCharge in 2 h; 280 W USB-C EPR adapter (minimum 90 W USB-C to operate and charge) | -- |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home, Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora, RHEL 10 available |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | Lenovo base warranty; Premier Support uplifts quoted per configuration |
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusIntel Core Ultra 7 265HX (20C/20T, up to 5.3 GHz, 55 W base, 13 TOPS NPU) as stocked; Ultra 5 245HX and Ultra 9 285HX (24C) to order
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-core, to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB) · Core Ultra 7 265HX (20-core, to 5.3 GHz, 30 MB, vPro Enterprise); HX Series 2, Intel WM880 chipset
CPU cores
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus20 cores / 20 threads (Core Ultra 7 265HX)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Core Ultra 9 275HX — 24 cores (8P + 16E), to 5.4 GHz; Core Ultra 7 265HX — 20 cores (8P + 12E)
Graphics
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusNVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell 12 GB GDDR7 (V0TN9) or RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 8 GB (7PYM3); platform spans integrated Intel Graphics to RTX PRO 5000 24 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell (discrete): RTX PRO 2000 8 GB / RTX PRO 3000 12 GB GDDR7 ECC stocked; range to RTX PRO 5000 24 GB
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GDDR7 discrete graphics
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Discrete NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell (2000 8 GB / 3000 12 GB GDDR7 ECC)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus32 GB (2× 16 GB) DDR5-6400 non-ECC in two CSoDIMM slots (to 64 GB; 96 GB post-launch); separate factory CAMM2 subsystem to 128 GB (256 GB Ultra 9-only)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Four DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel; 32 / 64 GB stocked; up to 192 GB non-ECC or 128 GB ECC
Memory type
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusDDR5-6400 non-ECC (CSoDIMM); factory CAMM2 subsystem to order
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots), non-ECC/ECC
Maximum storage
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus1 TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 self-encrypting NVMe fitted; 4× M.2 2230/2280 slots with RAID 0/1 — Gen4 to 4 TB and Gen5 SED options, up to 16 TB total
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Up to 3× M.2 2280 (1× PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2× PCIe 4.0 x4), RAID 0/1/5, Opal 2.0; 1 TB stocked, to 12 TB
Display
Display size
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus18.0"
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 316.0″
Resolution
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus2560 × 1600
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 31920×1200 (WUXGA); 3840×2400 or 3200×2000 OLED options
Brightness
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus500 nits
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3500-nit (stocked WUXGA); WQUXGA 800-nit; 3.2K OLED 1500-nit HDR peak
Panel
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus18.0" QHD+ 2560 × 1600 (16:10) WVA anti-glare, 120 Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 typical, 168 PPI, ComfortView Plus low blue light — single panel option
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3WUXGA anti-glare IPS, X-Rite calibrated; WQUXGA 800-nit DisplayHDR 400 or 3.2K Tandem OLED touch 40–120 Hz VRR
Touchscreen
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus--
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 33.2K Tandem OLED touch panel to order
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus2× Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1) + 1× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 32× Thunderbolt 5 + 1× Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1, 180 W in / 15 W out)
Ports
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus2× Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1), HDMI 2.1 FRL, RJ45 2.5GbE (Intel I226-LM), SD Express 7.0 card slot, smart-card slot; Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, PD + DP 2.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), universal audio jack, Noble lock slot
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 32× Thunderbolt 5 (DP 2.1, 180 W in / 15 W out), 1× Thunderbolt 4, 2× USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (8K/60), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD Express 8.0, 3.5 mm combo, Kensington Nano
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusOptional Snapdragon X72 5G with eSIM to order
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Optional 5G Sub-6 WWAN (Rolling RW350R-GL, eSIM) — fitted on the stocked 265HX build
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusFrom 3.25 kg (configuration-dependent)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Starting at 2.54 kg (5.6 lb)
Dimensions
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus402 × 279.95 mm; main deck 17.92 mm (front) – 19.56 mm (rear)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3362 × 252 mm; 15.8 mm front / 20.9 mm rear / 29.8 mm max height
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus--
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Intel vPro Enterprise (Core Ultra 7 265HX)
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus--
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3AI-Ready Workstation — AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS; heavy AI via RTX PRO GPU (not a Copilot+ PC)
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus6-cell 96 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 399.9 Wh Li-ion with Rapid Charge (up to 80% in 1 hour)
Rated battery life
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, full ExpressCharge in 2 h; 280 W USB-C EPR adapter (minimum 90 W USB-C to operate and charge)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3--
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusWindows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home, Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora, RHEL 10 available
Base warranty
Dell Pro Max 18 PlusDell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3Lenovo base warranty; Premier Support uplifts quoted per configuration
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 edges ahead as the better-rounded mobile workstation for most UK businesses, thanks to its lighter build, larger battery, and stronger overall score. However, the Dell Pro Max Plus 18 counters with superior maximum memory options. Starting with portability, the Lenovo is significantly lighter at 2.54kg versus the Dell’s 3.25kg, making it easier for frequent travel. Its 99.9Wh battery also outlasts the Dell’s 96Wh unit, and it supports rapid charging. For memory-intensive tasks, the Dell can be configured with up to 256GB via its CAMM2 subsystem (with Ultra 9 CPU), while the Lenovo tops out at 192GB, making Dell the choice for extreme workloads. On the display front, the Dell offers a single high-quality 18-inch QHD+ 120Hz panel, while the Lenovo provides multiple options including an OLED touchscreen, giving buyers more flexibility. Connectivity is broadly similar, with both featuring Thunderbolt 5 and 2.5GbE, but the Lenovo adds slightly faster USB-A ports and SD Express 8.0. Manageability favours Lenovo with Intel vPro Enterprise on the stocked Core Ultra 7 model, enhancing remote management for IT departments. Ultimately, the Lenovo’s blend of lighter weight, longer battery life, and manageability features makes it the recommended choice for general business use, while the Dell appeals to users who demand absolute maximum memory and prefer a larger display.
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
Best for UK firms needing maximum memory capacity in a large-screen mobile workstation.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
Best for UK professionals prioritising portability and battery life in a powerful 16-inch workstation.
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