– Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 14 launches globally with Intel Panther Lake, LPCAMM2 RAM, and Ubuntu Linux support.
– At over 1.8 kg, the 14-inch model is heavier than many gaming laptops and the MacBook Pro 14.
– The lighter 14S variant starts at 1.4 kg with AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors, or 1.6 kg with Intel.
– All 14S models share similar ports (USB4 for AMD, Thunderbolt 4 for Intel) and display options up to QHD+ 120 Hz IPS.
– Pricing starts at ~$2,400 for Intel and ~$2,200 for AMD, with configs up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB PCIe Gen 5 storage.
Dell Launches New Workstation Lineup
Dell has just started selling the Pro Precision 5 Series 14 globally. As we have covered separately, the new 14-inch laptop combines Intel’s Panther Lake platform with LPCAMM2 and Ubuntu Linux support out of the box. This makes it a attractive option for developers and enterprise users who want a unix-like enviroment without tinkering.
Weight and Portability Concerns
However, the Pro Precision 5 Series 14 is comparatively heavy for a 14-inch laptop at over 1.8 kg. For context, gaming laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and Razer Blade 14 (2025) weigh less than the Pro Precision 5 Series 14, as does Apple’s MacBook Pro 14 that we reviewed at the end of 2025 (curr. $1,499 on Amazon). For those after a more lightweight alternative, Dell is now selling the Pro Precision 5 Series 14S too.
Lightweight 14S Models Detailed
To recap, Dell claimed that the Pro Precision 5 Series 14S is its ‘thinnest and lightest’ mobile workstation when unveiling the laptop in March 2026. Practically speaking, the Pro Precision 5 Series 14S starts at 1.4 kg with AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors and is 10.8~19.1 mm thick. While Intel Panther Lake alternatives are just as thick, they start at 200 g heavier than their AMD counterparts.
Ports and Display Options
The pair share the same ports though, albeit Thunderbolt 4 for Intel models and USB4 for AMD models. All variants can be configured with up to a 120 Hz, 500-nit and QHD+ IPS display too. Although an OLED alternative is available, it is an FHD+ panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits peak brightness. Setting that aside, the Pro Precision 5 Series 14S can also be configured with 57 Wh or 70 Wh batteries, including dedicated Long Lifecycle variants.
Intel Configuration Pricing and specs
The Pro Precision 5 Series 14 starts at around $2,400/£1,700/€1,945 with a Core Ultra 5 336H vPro, 16 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM, a 256 GB SSD and an FHD+ display with 45% NTSC colour space coverage. Intel variants can be configued with up to 64 GB LPCAMM2 RAM, 2 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage and a Core Ultra X9 388H vPro featuring Arc B390 graphics. The base model is for light tasks only.
AMD Variants and Pricing
Meanwhile, AMD variants start at just over $2,200/£1,600/€1,800 with soldered LPDDR5X RAM, 256 GB of storage, the same display and a Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435 processor. Configuration options go up to the Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage for AMD models. Please see Dell’s website for more information. The memory cannot be upgraded after purchase due to it being solderd!
- Intel base: Core Ultra 5 336H vPro, 16 GB LPCAMM2, 256 GB SSD, FHD+ display
- Intel max: Core Ultra X9 388H vPro, 64 GB RAM, 2 TB PCIe Gen 5
- AMD base: Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435, 256 GB storage, FHD+ display
- AMD max: Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, 64 GB RAM, 2 TB PCIe Gen 5
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