A recent leak has revealed key specifications of Dell's upcoming Pro Max 16 and 18 Plus laptops, showcasing powerful hardware including Intel's next-gen Core Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs.
Powerful Workstation Laptops
The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is an 18-inch workstation laptop, accompanied by a smaller 16-inch sibling, the Pro Max 16 Plus. These laptops are among the first confirmed workstation models expected to launch early next year, likely coinciding with Intel's announcement of its Core Ultra 200HX "Arrow Lake-HX" series at CES 2025.
Interestingly, the leak mentions an RTX 5000-class GPU, presumably an Ada Lovelace-based workstation model, rather than a GeForce RTX 50-series gaming GPU.
Leaked Specifications
The leaked marketing slide confirms the following specifications:
| Feature | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Dell Pro Max 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 200HX (Arrow Lake-HX) | |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5000-class | |
| Power Consumption | 200W TDP | 170W TDP |
| Memory | CAMM2, up to 256GB | |
| Storage | 4x M.2 2280 slots (up to 16TB) | 3x M.2 2280 slots (up to 12TB - assumed based on fewer slots) |
| Display | 18-inch 16:10 OLED (Optional) | 16-inch 16:10 OLED (Optional) |
| Cooling | Triple-fan | |
| Body | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Ports | Dual Thunderbolt 5 | |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | |
Other notable features include modular battery, memory, and storage; a quick-release hard disk compartment cover, and a USB-C expansion docking station. The laptops are also expected to feature Thunderbolt 5, suggesting wider adoption of this standard next year.
The Dell Pro Max 16/18 Plus laptops are rumored to be unveiled at CES 2025 on January 7th and released in mid-2025.
