DELL Pro Max 16 Plus MB16250 16" Core Ultra 9 285HX 64GB 1TB SSD Laptop

The DELL Pro Max 16 Plus MB16250 handles everyday computing with ease — Core Ultra 9 285HX, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD in a portable design.

Built to perform. Designed to scale.
Maximise power and productivity with Dell Pro Max 16 Plus, a powerful, modern 16-inch laptop that combines exceptional performance, ease of use, scalability, and advanced on-device AI.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Magnetite
Product type	Mobile workstation
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility	Yes
Display
HD type	Full HD+
Pixel density	141 ppi
Panel type	WVA
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall	35 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)	1500:1
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")
Anti-glare screen	Yes
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Display technology marketing name	ComfortView Plus
Low Blue Light technology	Yes
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache	36 MB
Processor model	285HX
Processor boost frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor cores	24
Processor threads	24
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Efficient-core base frequency	2.1 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	16
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to	36 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Memory
Internal memory	64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x CSODIMM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Non-ECC	Yes
Memory data transfer rate	6400 MT/s
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total storage capacity	1 TB
SSD memory type	TLC
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)	Yes
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	12 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Audio
Audio chip	Cirrus Logic CS42L43
Number of microphones	2
Number of built-in speakers	2
Speaker power	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	8.29 MP
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Privacy camera	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,1000,2500,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	5760 Mbit/s
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5	Yes
Performance
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Hall sensor	Yes
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard language	UK English
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Trial software	Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro
Brand-specific features
Brand specific technologies	Control Vault 3+, Express Charge Boost capable, TNR, HDR Camera
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6
Battery capacity	96 Wh
Battery recharge time	3 h
Battery voltage	11.7 V
Fast charging	Yes
Power
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	90 W
Security
Cable lock slot type	Noble
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Cable lock slot	Yes
Smart card reader	Yes
Dell ControlVault	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock	110 G
Non-operating shock	160 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G
Sustainability
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)	202
Weight & dimensions
Width	360 mm
Depth	258.6 mm
Height (front)	1.73 cm
Height (rear)	1.9 cm
Weight	2.55 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter included	No
Carbon footprint
PAIA version	GaBi version 1, 2025
Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e)	47.87
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)	141.4
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)	7.88
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)	4.85

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)
• Product manual / brochure (PDF)