Dell Technologies has launched the Dell Pro Essential 14 and Dell Pro Essential 15 laptops in India. The new models are aimed at small businesses and are available in 14-inch and 15-inch variants.
Dell Pro Essential 14 and Dell Pro Essential 15
The laptops are 11% thinner and 9% to 16% lighter than the previous generation and come in Celestial Blue and Platinum Silver. Both models feature refreshed keyboards with shortcut keys for microphone mute, dictation and screen captures.
The dedicated microphone mute key includes an LED indicator, and the touchpad is 6% larger than on the previous generation. Display options include FHD+ panels with 400 nits brightness and 2.5K panels with 500 nits brightness. Both models use a 16:10 aspect ratio and offer HD or FHD IR camera options, along with dual microphones.
The laptops are available with Intel Core Series 3 or AMD Ryzen 200 Series processors. Memory and storage configurations include:
- Up to 64GB of memory
- Up to 1TB of SSD storage
Connectivity options include two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI and an audio jack. Intel-powered models also include an RJ-45 Ethernet port.
Security features include:
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM), a hardware-based security chip
- Biometric login through a fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera
- Mechanical camera shutter
- Security lock slot
Dell says both laptops have been tested to MIL-810H standards. They are EPEAT Gold Climate+ registered and ENERGY STAR certified, and their packaging is made from 100% recycled or renewable materials.
Quick Specs
- Display: FHD+ (400 nits) / 2.5K (500 nits), 16:10 aspect ratio
- Processor: Intel Core Series 3 / AMD Ryzen 200 Series
- Memory: Up to 64GB
- Storage: Up to 1TB SSD
- Camera: HD / FHD IR
- Audio: Dual microphones
- Keyboard: Dedicated microphone mute, dictation and snapshot keys
- Connectivity: 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, HDMI, audio jack; RJ-45 Ethernet on Intel models
- Security: TPM, fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera, mechanical camera shutter, security lock slot
- Durability: MIL-810H standards
- Certifications: EPEAT Gold Climate+, ENERGY STAR
- Colours: Celestial Blue, Platinum Silver
Pricing and availability
The Dell Pro Essential 14 and Dell Pro Essential 15 are available now in India through dellstore.com, at the following starting prices:
- Essential 14: Rs. 85,500
- Essential 15: Rs. 86,200
Speaking on the launch, Zach Noskey, Head of Product for Commercial Notebooks & Education, Dell Technologies, said:
When you’re running a small business, your technology needs to keep pace. Dell Pro Essential laptops are built around that reality: people moving between places, switching between tasks and needing a PC that works reliably and securely wherever work takes them. These PCs focus on performance, productivity and simplicity, at a price point that makes sense for small businesses.