Video Editor
- Premiere Pro 4K basicGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
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DELL
DELL Pro Max 18 Plus MB18250
18" · 2.5K · WVA · 120 Hz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell 12 GB
64 GB RAM · 1 TB SSD
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- GPU
- RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell 12 GB
- GPU VRAM
- 12 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB SSD
- Display size
- 18"
- Resolution
- 2.5K
- Panel
- WVA
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Weight
- 3.25 kg
Good for
- Video Editor GREAT FIT
- Engineer GREAT FIT
- CAD / 3D Engineer GREAT FIT
- Architect GREAT FIT
- AI / ML Engineer GREAT FIT
- Photographer / Photo Editor GOOD FIT
- Graphic Designer GOOD FIT
- Software Developer GOOD FIT
- Music Producer GOOD FIT
- Cybersecurity Professional GOOD FIT
What this laptop is good for
LaptopFit fit analysis. LaptopFit compares the known CPU, GPU, RAM and other hardware with workload requirements. Fit ratings are rule-based, not benchmark scores.
Engineer
- AutoCAD standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
CAD / 3D Engineer
- SolidWorks standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Architect
- Revit standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
AI / ML Engineer
- Local Generative AI VRAM-sensitive workflowGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
DaVinci Resolve
- DaVinci Resolve 4K basicGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Fusion 360
- Fusion 360 standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Local ML Development
- Local ML Development CUDA-capable workflowGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Photographer / Photo Editor
- Photoshop standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Graphic Designer
- Illustrator standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Software Developer
- General Programming standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Music Producer
- Ableton Live standard productionGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Cybersecurity Professional
- General Cybersecurity 1–2 VMsGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Lightroom
- Lightroom standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Web Development
- Web Development standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Docker Development
- Docker Development standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Android Studio
- Android Studio standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Blender
- Blender modelingGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
FL Studio
- FL Studio standard productionGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Cloud AI Development
- Cloud AI Development CPU/RAM workflowGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
VM-heavy Pentesting
- VM-heavy Pentesting 3–4 VMsGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Product details
- Full name
- DELL Pro Max 18 Plus MB18250 Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Mobile workstation 45.7 cm (18") Quad HD+ 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Black Belgian
- MPN
- 630YD
- GTIN
- 5397321037620
Current product. This is not an invented manufacturer launch year.
Full specifications
Manufacturer product data. These values are not rewritten from Amazon.
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| ai software frameworks supported by npu | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
|---|---|
| gpu performance up to | 8 TOPS |
| neural processor unit (npu) | Intel AI Boost |
| npu performance up to | 13 TOPS |
| sparsity support | Yes |
| total processor performance up to | 36 TOPS |
| windows studio effects support | Yes |
Processor
| efficient-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
|---|---|
| efficient-core max turbo frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| efficient cores | 16 |
| maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| performance-core base frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| performance-core max turbo frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| performance cores | 8 |
| processor base power | 55 W |
| processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| processor cache | 36 MB |
| processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| processor cores | 24 |
| processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| processor manufacturer | Intel |
| processor model | 285HX |
| processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| processor threads | 24 |
Graphics
| discrete gpu manufacturer | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| discrete graphics card | Yes |
| discrete graphics card memory | 12 GB |
| discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell |
| discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| on-board gpu manufacturer | Intel |
| on-board graphics card | Yes |
| on-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| on-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
Memory
| internal memory | 64 GB |
|---|---|
| internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| memory channels | Dual-channel |
| memory data transfer rate | 6400 MT/s |
| memory form factor | CSODIMM |
| memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| non-ecc | Yes |
Display
| anti-glare screen | Yes |
|---|---|
| colour gamut | 100% |
| contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
| display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| display diagonal | 45.7 cm (18") " |
| display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| display response rise/fall | 30 ms |
| hd type | Quad HD+ |
| low blue light technology | Yes |
| maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| panel type | WVA |
| pixel density | 168 ppi |
| rgb colour space | DCI-P3 |
| touchscreen | No |
Storage
| card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| number of ssds installed | 1 |
| nvme | Yes |
| optical drive type | No |
| self-encrypting drive (sed) | Yes |
| ssd capacity | 1 TB |
| ssd form factor | M.2 |
| ssd interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| storage media | SSD |
| total ssds capacity | 1 TB |
| total storage capacity | 1 TB |
Ports & interfaces
| combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
|---|---|
| ethernet lan (rj-45) ports | 1 |
| hdmi ports quantity | 1 |
| hdmi version | 2.1 |
| intel® thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| intel® thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| number of usb ports with powershare support | 1 |
| powershare | Yes |
| thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
| usb 3.2 gen 1 (3.1 gen 1) type-a ports quantity | 2 |
| usb type-c displayport alternate mode | Yes |
Battery
| battery capacity | 96 Wh |
|---|---|
| battery recharge time | 3 h |
| battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| battery voltage | 11.7 V |
| fast charging | Yes |
| number of battery cells | 6 |
Power
| ac adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| ac adapter input voltage | 100–240 V |
| usb power delivery (usb pd) | Yes |
| usb type-c charging port | Yes |
| usb type-c required charging power (min) | 90 W |
Network
| antenna type | 2x2 |
|---|---|
| bluetooth | Yes |
| ethernet lan | Yes |
| ethernet lan data rates | 10,1000,2500,100 Mbit/s |
| mobile network connection | No |
| near field communication (nfc) | Yes |
| top wi-fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| wi-fi band | Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) |
| wi-fi data rate (max) | 5760 Mbit/s |
| wi-fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| wlan controller manufacturer | Intel |
| wlan controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
Weight & dimensions
| depth | 279.9 mm |
|---|---|
| height (front) | 1.79 cm mm |
| height (rear) | 1.96 cm mm |
| weight | 3.25 kg |
| width | 402 mm |
Audio
| audio chip | Cirrus Logic CS42L43 |
|---|---|
| built-in microphone | Yes |
| number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| number of microphones | 2 |
| speaker power | 2.5 W |
Brand-specific features
| brand specific technologies | Express Charge Boost capable, TNR, Control Vault 3+, HDR Camera, Presence Detection |
|---|
Camera
| front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| front camera hd type | Full HD |
| front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| front camera resolution (numeric) | 8.29 MP |
| infrared (ir) camera | Yes |
| privacy camera | Yes |
| privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Design
| colour name | Magnetite |
|---|---|
| form factor | Clamshell |
| intel® vpro™ platform eligibility | Yes |
| product colour | Black |
| product type | Mobile workstation |
Keyboard
| copilot key | Yes |
|---|---|
| keyboard backlit | Yes |
| keyboard language | Belgian |
| numeric keypad | Yes |
| pointing device | Touchpad |
Operational conditions
| non-operating altitude | -15.2–10668 m |
|---|---|
| non-operating shock | 160 G |
| non-operating vibration | 1.3 G |
| operating altitude | -15.2–3048 m |
| operating relative humidity (h-h) | 10–90% |
| operating shock | 110 G |
| operating temperature (t-t) | 0–35 °C |
| operating vibration | 0.66 G |
| storage relative humidity (h-h) | 0–95% |
| storage temperature (t-t) | -40–65 °C |
Packaging content
| ac adapter included | No |
|---|
Performance
| accelerometer | Yes |
|---|---|
| hall sensor | Yes |
Security
| cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| cable lock slot type | Noble |
| fingerprint reader | Yes |
| smart card reader | Yes |
| trusted platform module (tpm) | Yes |
| trusted platform module (tpm) version | 2.0 |
Software
| operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| operating system language | German, Dutch, English, French, Italian |
| trial software | Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial |
