Choosing the right laptop for your workforce is a daunting task, especially when you are unsure how a device’s specifications help it to meet the needs of your employees.
Dell Pro laptops are intended to bridge the gap between portability and professional capability, with integrated hardware that meets the performance requirements of demanding enterprise software.
What makes them stand out most from the competition? Here are six key features you can find in the Dell Pro range.
One of the most important factors in a laptop for any business leader is whether it can meet the performance requirements of their workforce and help them maintain or increase productivity.
The Dell Pro 16, for example, is configurable with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM, backing up AMD Ryzen AI PRO series processors and ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage.
The Dell Pro 14 Premium, winner of TechRadarPro CES Picks 2025, comes with Intel ARC Graphics and 16GB RAM and shows 76% higher graphics performance compared to previous models, which puts it in good stead for 4k video conferencing and creative tasks in particular.
The onboard neural processing unit (NPU) found in AI-enabled Dell Pro laptops also takes the strain off the device’s integrated CPU and GPU when it comes to running AI tasks. This frees up even more processing power for traditional business applications.
TL;DR: Dell Pro laptops come with the power to more than meet enterprise demands, across a range of possible use cases.
AI compatibility
In addition to its standard specs, which give users the power to run enterprise software with no degradation in performance, the Dell Pro family comes with dedicated hardware for AI tasks. The laptops’ built-in NPU is capable of 40 TOPS of AI performance and can run new AI-native software such as Microsoft Copilot, as well as AI-powered features in other software such as creative apps.
A primary benefit of dedicated AI hardware is future-proofing. Not every program is optimized to work with NPUs yet but as more AI capabilities make their way into software, Dell Pro laptops will be capable of running the features from day one.
With AI laptops expected to become the norm by 2029 and edge AI workloads recognized as an area with significant potential, it’s clear this is a growth area. Business leaders can unlock this and more by making the right investments now, in devices such as Dell Pro laptops.
TL;DR: Dell Pro laptops are at the cutting edge of AI compatibility, with the right blend of hardware and software to empower workers with the latest AI tools as they release.
Portability
Laptops have become a common way for work to be completed at enterprises around the world thanks to their portability; they’re equally at home sitting on an office desk as they are being used in transit or working remotely.
While some laptops can be a very literal pain in the neck due to their weight and bulk, this isn’t the case for the Dell Pro family. Even the largest device, the Dell Pro 16, weighs 1.84 kg (4.06lb), while the lightest – the Dell Pro 13 Premium, another TechRadar Pro CES Picks 2025 winner – clocks in at just 1.071 kg (2.36 lb).
Another aspect of the Dell Pro’s portable appeal is how thin each laptop in the lineup is – without impacting on performance. The Dell Pro 14 Premium is just 16.38 mm tall at its front and 17.95 mm at its peak height, far beyond the thinness necessary to easily fit it into a backpack or satchel.
TL;DR: Dell Pro laptops are lightweight and thin, making them as easy as possible to use on the go.
Extended battery life
After portability, the success of a laptop can be measured in its battery life. Workers on the move put particular stock in a device that can carry them through a whole day or more, even when they’re running demanding software.
Dell Pro laptops come with an extended battery life that meets these needs, with up to 21.2 hours achievable on the Dell Pro 14 Premium model with integrated Intel Core Ultra 200V Series processor.
This is 51% longer than was possible on the previous-generation, the Latitude 7450 Ultralight. Dell Technologies has also taken advantage of the embedded NPU to deliver a great battery in the long-run, as this specialized chip can run AI tasks much more efficiently as and when they arise.
In the future this could be used to run live background blur or captioning, for example, without draining a device of its charge.
TL;DR: Dell Pro laptops come with extended battery life and future-proof features to ensure the devices continue to operate long through the working day.
Connectivity and durability
The modern laptop is nothing without strong connectivity, especially as more enterprise applications are accessed via the cloud and videoconferencing has become a fact of life in business.
The Dell Pro 14 and 16 come with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E compatible wireless chips, as well as Wi-Fi 7 capable chips in some models for gigabit connectivity.
Having good connectivity also applies to the port options available on a laptop, as workers may need to plug their devices into a range of monitors, integrated cables at a hot desk, and other common office equipment. To this end, Dell Pro laptops come with a Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, and HDMI ports alongside an RJ-45 ethernet port and a universal audio jack.
Just as laptops must be backwards compatible, they must also stand the test of time. When a business makes the decision to refresh its hardware, it wants to do so in the knowledge that these devices will not need to be refreshed again in just a few years.
The Dell Pro laptops are made from durable metallic chassis made from up to 30% post-consumer recycled materials, which have passed military-grade testing for durability.
Of course, accidents do happen and sometimes employees need to bring their laptop into the IT department for checks and repairs. In this situation, the Dell Pro laptop has another trick up its sleeve: repairability.
Every Dell Pro laptop comes with unscrewable USB-C ports, as well as removable RAM, which helps IT to fix and upgrade laptops without needing to swap out the device’s entire motherboard. In fact, the Dell Pro, Dell Pro Plus, and Dell Pro Premium are the world's first commercial PCs designed with a modular USB-C port with up to 4 times better twist resistance and up to 33 times better impact resistance, improving durability and enabling easier repairs.*
TL;DR: Dell Pro laptops come with a range of connectivity features and are designed to be both durable and repairable for internal IT teams.
*Applies to Dell Pro, Dell Pro Plus, and Dell Pro Premium notebooks launching in 2025. Based on internal comparison of the solder connection on Latitude 7450 vs screwed connection testing data of the Dell Pro Premium laptop subject to a standard repeated axial load and a standard wrenching torque in multiple directions. New USB-C port design is as screwed on connection for easier repairs and improved durability. Read warranty information for USB-C port replacement instructions.
If you think Dell laptops are the right call for your business, find out more on the Dell website.
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