According to Sage, the average laptop refresh cycle for businesses has decreased to four years in 2025. Research from Microsoft indicates that 24% of IT decision-makers report that purchasing cheaper hardware leads to higher long-term costs due to inefficiencies and equipment failure.
Dell offers the Pro 3 and Pro 5 laptop series for small and medium-sized businesses. Both models feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors. The Pro 5 supports up to 64GB of expandable LPCAMM2 memory, while the Pro 3 utilizes standard DDR5 memory.
The Dell Pro 5 provides battery life exceeding 22 hours for mixed-use workloads. Security features across both models include TPM 2.0 support and quantum-resistant BIOS. The Pro 5 adds Dell SafeID with ControlVault3+ for biometric and password protection.
Connectivity options on both devices include USB-A, USB-C, Thunderbolt, and HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K at 60Hz, along with RJ45 Ethernet. Select configurations offer optional 5G WWAN connectivity for remote access.
Display options for the Pro 5 include WUXGA OLED panels, while both models feature standard WUXGA LCD screens. Webcams range from FHD HDR on the Pro 3 to an 8MP 1440p RGB HDR camera on the Pro 5.
