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And say hello to a series of odd numbers.Say goodbye to Plus, Premium, and Max (mostly). And say hello to a series of odd numbers.by Antonio G. Di BenedettoCloseAntonio G. Di BenedettoReviewer, LaptopsPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 25, 2026, 1:00 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: DellAntonio G. Di BenedettoCloseAntonio G. Di BenedettoPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021.Dell is announcing a new lineup of Pro laptops to go with its recent Precision line relaunch. The new models have rejiggered names: Dell Pro 3, Dell Pro 5, and Dell Pro 7. The Pro 3 and Pro 5 models come in 14- and 16-inch models, while the Pro 7 will come in 13- and 14-inch with 2-in-1 convertible variants. All of them are due out in May, each with options for Windows 11 or running Ubuntu Linux. Prices are TBD for now.PreviousNext1/4The Dell Pro 3 14. Image: DellThe new Dell Pro laptops will be offered with a wide array of display and chip options, including both AMD Ryzen AI 400 series “Gorgon Point” and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake.” While there are many configurations of Dell Pro 3, 5, and 7 laptops, the company shrunk the motherboard and made it a modular drop-in design to fit all models across the line. This allowed space for larger fans and denser, thinner batteries, while permitting the thinner chassis designs. Dell is also using LPCAMM2 RAM in the Pro 5 for user-replaceable memory that achieves faster speeds.Accompanying the new Pros are Dell Pro Precision 5 14S and 16S laptops. When they launch in May, they will be the entry-point into the newly revitalized Precision line. The 5S models can also be had with Intel Panther Lake or AMD Gorgon Point chips, though they’ll be some of Dell’s lighter workstation-style options focused on big integrated graphics instead of any discrete GPU offerings. The Intel version can be optioned with a Core Ultra X9 Panther Lake chip using Arc B390 graphics.PreviousNext1/2One more Precision model is coming, the Dell Pro Precision 5 14S / 16S Image: DellWhile Dell has been busy repairing its brand by bringing back XPS and reorganizing Pro names and model tiers, there’s still one word-salad holdout getting an upgrade. The Dell Pro 14 Premium is staying in the lineup and will get Intel Panther Lake. It’s also being thinned down like the other new Pros, now weighing just over 2.2 pounds / 1kg — the lightest in Dell’s lineup. 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Dell has recently announced a series of updates to its Pro laptop lineup, primarily focusing on a revised naming convention and a reduction in overall device thickness. The company’s strategy involves a shift away from previous naming structures, specifically the “Plus,” “Premium,” and “Max” designations, replacing them with a sequence of odd numbers—Pro 3, Pro 5, and Pro 7—to categorize their new Pro laptops. These models are slated for release in May and will offer configurations with either Windows 11 or Ubuntu Linux. The Pro 3 and Pro 5 models will be available in 14- and 16-inch sizes, while the Pro 7 will be offered in 13- and 14-inch formats, including 2-in-1 convertible options.

Central to these new models is a redesign incorporating modular components. Dell has implemented a slimmer motherboard design, allowing for increased battery density and fan size. This architectural adjustment facilitates the integration of more powerful components, notably AMD Ryzen AI 400 series “Gorgon Point” chips and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors. Furthermore, the Pro 5 models utilize LPCAMM2 RAM, enabling user-replaceable memory with enhanced speeds.

Alongside the new Pro models, Dell is introducing the Pro Precision 5 14S and 16S laptops. These models, launching in May, represent the entry point into the revamped Precision line. While also available with either AMD “Gorgon Point” or Intel “Panther Lake” processors, they are designed as workstation-style laptops focused on integrated graphics, prioritizing performance over discrete GPU options—specifically the Intel version comes equipped with an Arc B390 graphics card. The Dell Pro 14 Premium remains a member of the lineup and has also undergone a slimming process, now weighing just over 2.2 pounds (1kg), making it the lightest laptop within the Dell portfolio. This particular model is expected to launch on March 31st and will utilize the Intel Panther Lake processor. Dell’s efforts reflect a wider brand repositioning strategy, including the relaunch of the XPS line and a reorganization of the Pro naming system.