– Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16S is a lightweight workstation (starting at 1.91 kg), lighter than MacBook Pro 16.
– No dedicated graphics; uses integrated Arc B390 or Radeon 890M with Intel or AMD processors.
– Features user-replaceable LPCAMM2 RAM (up to 64 GB), PCIe Gen 5 storage, and optional 4G/5G cellular.
– Display options are limited to 60 Hz IPS panels (1200p or 1600p) with up to 500 nits; a 120 Hz panel is expected later.
– Pricing starts at $2,201 (AMD) or $2,415 (Intel) in the US; UK/Euro pricing varies slightly.
A Lighter Workstation from Dell
Dell has initiated sales of there Pro Precision 5 Series 16S. It is joined by the tinier 14S across the globe, and the 16S is notably more lighter than many workstations. Specifically, the fresh 16-inch machine starts at a weight of 1.91 kg, which embarrasses something like the MacBook Pro 16 (currently $2,526 on Amazon). Please see our recent review to observe how the latest M5 Pro chip performs inside Apples 2.1 kg system.
Absence of Dedicated Graphics
Unfortunatly, the Pro Precision 5 Series 16S lacks any high-end graphics to speak about. Instead, Dell has opted for up to the Arc B390 and Radeon 890M inside the Core Ultra X9 388H vPro and Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, respectively. Setting that aside, the Series 16S can also be equiped with 4G or 5G cellular connectivity plus up to 64 GB of user-replacable LPCAMM2 RAM when picking Intel versions.
Storage and Display Choices
Moreover, PCIe Gen 5 storage is accessable, as are 57 Wh or 70 Wh battery options. Only 1200p or 1600p IPS screens can be configured currently, however. For context, while many of these panels provide 500 nits peak brightness in SDR mode with full 100% sRGB colour space coverage, they all max out at 60 Hz. A 120 Hz panel of some sort should be available eventualy.
Pricing and Availability Worldwide
The Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16S starts off at $2,415 with Intel processors but $2,201 with AMD alternatives. Meanwhile, the same laptop costs £1,658 with AMD processors in the UK and runs to roughly £100 more with Intel choices. Similarly, Intel options retail from about €100 more in the Eurozone with a €1,986 starting price. Please check Dells website and the provided links for more details.