Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) - Specs

    • HJ3NT-B160UAN (AUOFDB1)
    • Color accuracy 
    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 2000GB SSD
    • RAM
    • up to 64GB
    • OS
    • No OS, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
    • Battery
    • 64Wh
    • Body material
    • Magnesium alloy
    • Dimensions
    • 358 x 256 x 15.08 - 19.08 mm (14.09" x 10.08" x 0.59")
    • Weight
    • 2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card reader
    • microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 7
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • optional
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • optional
    • Microphone
    • Digital Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
    • Security Lock slot
    • Wedge Lock

    All Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) configurations

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    CPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) series.

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) in-depth review

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    Pros

    • Excellent upgradeability with two RAM slots and two M.2 slots
    • Premium, durable build quality with 90% recycled magnesium
    • Great sustained CPU performance for heavy workloads
    • PWM-free display is comfortable for all-day use
    • Comprehensive port selection including Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet
    • Impressive battery life (10+ hours), even with the 64Wh battery variant

    Cons

    • Base model display has poor color coverage (52% sRGB)
    • No dedicated charging port; uses a side USB-C port
    • CPU runs hot with high initial temperature spikes
    • Secondary M.2 slot is limited to 2230 size (shared with WWAN)

    How to open Dell Pro Max 16 (MC16250) – disassembly and upgrade options

    Read our Disassembly Guide