Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Dell Pro Essential 15
26.6Performancechip27.7
37.6chipGraphicschip28.4
30.2Displayspec-based26.5
21.3Batteryspec-based21.3
66.3Portabilityspec-based71
3 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)3 spec wins — Dell Pro Essential 15
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 15 (DC15250) scores 34 against 33.1 for Dell Pro Essential 15. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 15 (DC15250) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger graphics score: 38 vs 28
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Essential 15
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+2% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Anti-glare LCD (non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 SSD (TLC, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.52 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 17.7 mm+7% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 2x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, universal audio jack, wedge lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | HD with mechanical privacy shutter (FHD IR optional) |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Optional fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Pro Essential 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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