DELL Pro Max 18 Plus MB18250 18" Core Ultra 7 265HX 32GB 1TB SSD Laptop

The DELL Pro Max 18 Plus MB18250 handles everyday computing with ease — Core Ultra 7 265HX, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD in a portable design.

Exceptional power. Elevated performance.
Maximise power and productivity with Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, a powerful, modern 18-inch laptop that combines exceptional screen space and performance with scalability and advanced on-device AI.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Magnetite
Product type	Mobile workstation
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Display
HD type	Quad HD+
Pixel density	168 ppi
Panel type	WVA
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall	30 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal	45.7 cm (18")
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
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache	30 MB
Processor model	265HX
Processor boost frequency	5.3 GHz
Processor cores	20
Processor threads	20
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Efficient-core base frequency	2.3 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.3 GHz
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	12
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	33 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 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
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 built-in speakers	2
Speaker power	2.5 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
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	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
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
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
PowerShare	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
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
AC adapter power	280 W
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
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)	207
Weight & dimensions
Width	402 mm
Depth	279.9 mm
Height (front)	1.79 cm
Height (rear)	1.96 cm
Weight	3.25 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter included	Yes
Carbon footprint
PAIA version	GaBi version 1, 2025
Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e)	37.26
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)	152.56
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)	9.32
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)	7.87

Downloads

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