Dell 15 (DC15255) vs Dell Pro 16 (PC16250)
The Dell 15 has the edge: it has more storage, is lighter and has an SD card reader. The Dell Pro 16 still lasts longer on a charge and has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both stay smooth with lots of apps open, with 16 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Evenly matched
Closely matched screens: 15.6" Full HD 250 nits 120 Hz against 16" Full HD.
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Battery life
Dell Pro 16 wins
The Dell Pro 16 should last longer: a 55 Wh battery against a 41 Wh battery.
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Connectivity
Dell Pro 16 wins
The Dell Pro 16 is better connected. Only it has Thunderbolt/USB4 and Ethernet.
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Portability
Dell 15 wins
The Dell 15 is easier to carry at 1.63 kg, against 1.92 kg.
Other differences
- Storage Dell 15 wins
The Dell 15 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell 15 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.3 kg lighter.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.
Choose the Dell Pro 16 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 16 inches.
Full spec comparison
The Dell Pro 16 leads on battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Dell 15 has more storage, while the Dell Pro 16 has faster memory.
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15255) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 2230 | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2230 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
The Dell 15 is ahead on the screen.
The Dell Pro 16 has a slightly bigger screen: 16" against 15.6". The Dell 15 has a smoother screen, while the Dell Pro 16 has a slightly bigger screen.
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15255) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | No |
| Brightness | 250 nits | — |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC (typical) |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | — |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Dell 15 is lighter, while the Dell Pro 16 lasts longer on a charge and charges over USB-C.
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15255) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh | 55 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | barrel | 4.5 mm barrel DC-in (USB-C PD also charges) |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge supported; time not stated for exact SKU | 80% in 60 min (ExpressCharge 1.0) |
| Weight | 1.63 kg | 1.92 kg |
| Dimensions | 358.5 x 235.6 x 17-19 mm | 358.00 x 251.82 x 18.89-20.77 mm |
| Materials | plastic | PC+ABS |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Carbon Black | Black |
| Colours available | Carbon Black | Magnetite, Platinum Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Dell Pro 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
The Dell 15 has an SD card reader, while the Dell Pro 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet and has Wi-Fi 6E.
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15255) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD, 1x power jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort; charges), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort; charges), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps, one with PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (1 GbE), 1x 3.5 mm global headset jack, 1x DC-in power port (4.5 mm barrel) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek RTL8852BE | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15255) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p HD | — |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Keyboard | numeric keypad; QWERTZ layout in Icecat exact-SKU feed | spill-resistant, Copilot key, numeric keypad, 18.05 mm key pitch |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | touchpad | Precision clickpad, 115 x 80 mm |
| Speakers | 2x 2.5 W | 2x 2 W (2.5 W peak), Waves MaxxAudio |
| Microphones | single microphone | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 (discrete, FIPS 140-2 certified), Wedge-shaped lock slot, Camera privacy shutter, Chassis intrusion detection |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15255) | Dell Pro 16 (PC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | YNF2K | HT0V6 |
| Released | — | 2025 |