DELL Pro 14 PV14255 (SNSPV1425506)

The Dell Pro 14 Essential Laptop, Model PV14255, is the AMD-powered version of Dell’s portable, business-focused essential series.¹ It is designed for on-the-go professionals and small businesses, offering a blend of performance, mobility, and modern features, including options for AI acceleration.²

Core Performance and AI Capabilities

The defining feature of the PV14255 is its use of AMD Ryzen Processors.³ Configurations include:

• AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 (2000 Series): Providing strong multi-core performance and efficient multitasking.
• AMD Ryzen AI Processors (300 Series): Certain models can be equipped with the latest Ryzen AI processors, such as the Ryzen AI 5 330 or AI 7 350.⁴ These processors integrate a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which is dedicated to accelerating AI tasks (like Microsoft Copilot features, video call effects, and other AI-driven workloads) without significantly draining the main CPU or battery.⁵

All models feature integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. The system memory is fast DDR5 RAM at 5600 MT/s (with configurations ranging from 8GB to 32GB), and storage is handled by a responsive M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (common sizes are 512GB and 1TB).⁶

Display and Portability

• Display: It features a 14.0-inch display with an expansive 16:10 aspect ratio, which offers more vertical screen space than traditional 16:9 displays for better document and web browsing.⁷ The resolution is typically 2K or WUXGA (1920×1200) with a 300 nits brightness and an Anti-Glare finish.⁸ Some high-end configurations may offer a QHD+ 120Hz display.⁹
• Design: The laptop is built for portability, starting at a minimum weight of around 1.54 kg (3.40 lb).¹⁰ It offers a choice of chassis materials, including a lighter plastic (PC+ABS) or a more durable metal (aluminum).¹¹

Connectivity and Security

• Ports: The PV14255 is equipped with a versatile set of ports, including two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port that supports both DisplayPort and Power Delivery, an HDMI 1.4 port, a headset jack, and an SD-card slot.¹²
• Networking: It features Wi-Fi 6 for fast and modern wireless connectivity.¹³
• Business Features: The laptop runs Windows 11 Pro (or the “NextGen” version for AI models) and includes standard business security features such as a TPM 2.0 chip and a Fingerprint Reader (often integrated into the power button).¹⁴ Models with the aluminum chassis may also include a physical camera privacy shutter.¹⁵ The laptop is designed with reliability in mind, with certain variants having passed MIL-STD-810H testing for enhanced durability.