The Dell Pro 16 Plus is on sale for $1,798.18, which is $500 off the regular price. If you have been putting off a high end work laptop, this is the type of deal you look for. You are getting an Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vPro chip with 8 cores and up to 5.0 GHz speeds, plus a built in NPU rated at 48 TOPS. Paired with 32GB of LPDDR5x memory, this setup is made for heavy multitasking, lots of browser tabs, big Excel files, code work, light content creation, and remote work tools all at the same time. The 1TB TLC SSD gives you plenty of space for projects, videos, and virtual machines without needing an external drive right away. For graphics, you get integrated Intel Arc graphics, which is fine for office work, media, and light creative use like photo edits or light video work.
You also get Windows 11 Pro and the Copilot+ PC features, which can help you lean on AI tools for search, writing, and daily tasks right on the device. The 16 inch FHD+ non touch screen has anti glare and 300 nits of brightness, so you can use it in most office and home settings without fighting reflections. It is not a color critical screen at 45% NTSC, so if you are doing serious color work you may still want an external monitor, but for office work, streaming, and general day to day use it will do the job. The laptop body is aluminum, which gives it a more solid feel than plastic models, and at about 4.06 pounds it is still reasonable to carry between meetings or on trips. The backlit keyboard with numeric keypad is nice if you work with numbers or do a lot of spreadsheets, and the Copilot key gives you quick access to AI features if you want to use them.
On the connectivity side, this model is better than a lot of thin laptops that cut corners. You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports that support DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type C, USB4, and power delivery, so you can charge, hook up fast storage, and run external displays from them. There are also two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports, one of which has PowerShare, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a global headset jack. For cards and security, there is a microSD card slot and a wedge lock slot, plus optional nano SIM and smart card reader slots if you pick a config that has them. Wireless is up to date with Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, so you are covered for fast networks for years. Charging is handled by a 65W USB C adapter, and the 3 cell 55Wh battery supports ExpressCharge and ExpressCharge Boost, so you can plug in for a short time and get a decent bump in charge during a busy day.
If you are on video calls a lot, the camera and audio setup is a nice touch. There are FHD and 5MP RGB-IR options with HDR and dual-array mics, plus an ambient light sensor and presence detection on the higher spec camera, which works well for clear calls and quick logins. Stereo speakers with a Cirrus Logic audio codec give you basic but serviceable sound for calls and media. The precision touchpad supports multi touch gestures, so if you move between this and a desktop, the gestures stay familiar. There is no fingerprint reader or smart card reader on the palmrest in this config, and no built in antivirus, so you should plan to install your own security software. Support wise, you get 12 months of mail in service and basic onsite service after remote diagnosis, which is pretty standard for business laptops, though there is no accidental damage coverage included. If you want a strong work machine with plenty of RAM, fast storage, a big 16 inch display, and modern ports and wireless, that $500 discount makes the Dell Pro 16 Plus worth a serious look.
