Dell Pro Max 16 vs MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
49.9Performancechip40.3
61chipGraphics82.1
26.5Displayspec-based48
52Batteryspec-based40.3
51.4Portabilityspec-based37.1
3 spec wins — Dell Pro Max 163 spec wins — MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Max 16 scores 46.9 against 46.9 for MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Max 16 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Max 16
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 40
- 18% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 23.2 mm
- 16% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 55.2 Wh
- 12% lower weight: 2.11 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 61
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 20% higher charging: 120 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,861Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,542Top 34% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 10,397Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+16% | 55.2 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 120 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.11 kg+12% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+18% | 23.2 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD slot, headset jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps FHD HDR with IR, presence detection, privacy shutter | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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