The Dell Pro 16 Plus is on sale right now for $1,798.18, which is $500 off the regular price. If you have been putting off replacing an older work laptop, this is the kind of deal that makes it easier to just go for it. You are getting a 16 inch Windows 11 Pro machine with an Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vPro chip, 32GB of fast LPDDR5x memory, and a 1TB SSD. That combo is strong if you run lots of browser tabs, Office apps, chat apps, and maybe some light photo or video work all at once. The new Intel chip also has an NPU, which means local AI features and Copilot tricks in Windows will run smoother and keep better battery life than on older systems that only lean on the CPU and GPU.
If you do a lot of work on the road or move between rooms during the day, the hardware mix here makes sense. The 16 inch FHD+ anti-glare screen is good for spreadsheets, browser windows side by side, or long documents, and the panel hits 300 nits, which is fine for indoor use and most coffee shops. At just over 4 pounds and about 0.8 inches thick, it is not super light, but it is still easy enough to carry in a backpack without feeling like a brick. The aluminum chassis should feel solid and hold up better than cheap plastic, and the backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad is handy if you punch in numbers or work in dim rooms. You also get a precision touchpad with multi-touch, so basic navigation and gestures should feel smooth.
You will not be short on ports, which is a big deal if you plug into monitors or extra gear. The Dell Pro 16 Plus has two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and power delivery, so you can run high-res external screens, fast storage, or a dock with one cable. You still get two USB-A 3.2 ports for older accessories, an HDMI 2.1 port for projectors or TVs, a headset jack, plus a microSD card slot. If you need extra security or business features, there are optional slots for a nano-SIM and a smart card reader. Wireless is covered with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, which helps you get better speeds with new routers and more stable links for headsets and mice. For calls and meetings, there are stereo speakers with a Cirrus Logic audio chip and several FHD and 5MP camera options that support HDR, IR, presence detection, and dual mics, so you will look and sound clear on video calls.
Power and support are set up for work use too. The 3-cell, 55Wh battery supports ExpressCharge and ExpressCharge Boost, so you can plug in for a shorter window and still get a good jump in charge, which helps if you are moving between meetings. The 65W USB-C power adapter is standard and easy to replace or share with other USB-C devices. Out of the box you get Windows 11 Pro as a Copilot+ PC and a 30 day trial of Microsoft 365, so you can roll right into Word, Excel, and Teams. There is no third-party antivirus loaded, which many people like since they prefer Windows Security or their own choice. For protection, Dell includes 12 months of mail-in service and basic onsite service after remote diagnosis, which is decent peace of mind for a year. If you want a current-gen work laptop with strong specs that should last several years, the Dell Pro 16 Plus at $500 off is a pretty good time to pull the trigger.
