Dell Pro Plus Open_Box 16" Pro Plus, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

The Dell Pro Plus 16 is a business workhorse with elite ports, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's great for developers and IT-managed environments, but the dim display and weak gaming performance hold it back. At CAD 2,470 open-box, it's a niche buy for people who need vPro and connectivity over everything else.

The Core Ultra 7 268V handles everyday productivity without breaking a sweat. Eight cores, up to 5.0GHz, and 32GB of LPDDR5X means you can run a pile of browser tabs, Docker containers, and Slack without stuttering. The integrated Arc 140V graphics are fine for light photo work and video playback, but don't expect to game on this thing. Our gaming score of 19.7 out of 100 tells the story. The 1TB NVMe SSD is quick and roomy, and the CPU sits at 66th percentile, which is solid but not spectacular. For a developer machine, the 70.4 score feels right. It compiles, it runs VMs, it multitasks. Just don't ask it to render 4K video or play Cyberpunk.

Stacked against the MacBook Pro M4 Max, this Dell gets absolutely demolished on performance, display quality, and battery life. But it's also a fraction of the price. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are gaming machines that will crush it in graphics but lack the business-focused port selection and vPro. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is a closer competitor in spirit, but again, it leans gaming. The MSI Prestige is probably the most direct rival, similar business focus but with a better screen. If you need raw power, look elsewhere. If you need ports and manageability, the Dell holds its own.

At CAD 2,470, this is a tough sell unless you specifically need vPro and that port selection. You can find laptops with better displays and bigger batteries for less money. But if your company is footing the bill or you need enterprise management features, the open-box discount makes it more palatable. You're getting a full warranty on what is effectively a new machine, which takes some of the sting out of the price.

The Dell Pro Plus 16 is a business laptop that knows exactly what it is. You get a Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch FHD+ display in a package built for getting work done. No flashy OLED, no discrete GPU, no 240Hz panel. Just solid specs and a Thunderbolt 4 port setup that puts most thin-and-lights to shame.

This open-box unit is basically new, 10/10 condition with full warranty and all accessories. At CAD 2,470, it's not cheap, but you're paying for vPro management features, Wi-Fi 7, and that excellent port selection. The question is whether the rest of the machine keeps up.

Skip this if you need a bright, color-accurate display for creative work or any kind of gaming. The 300-nit screen and integrated graphics are dealbreakers for those use cases. Also skip it if you travel a lot and need all-day battery life, the 55Wh cell is small for a 16-inch chassis and you'll be hunting for outlets by mid-afternoon.

This is a machine for developers and IT-managed business users who value ports, RAM, and enterprise features over display quality and gaming. The 32GB of RAM and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity make it a legit workstation replacement for coding and productivity. But the dim 300-nit screen and small battery mean it's not a great pick for media consumption or travel. Buy it if your workflow is keyboard-heavy and dock-connected.