Dell Dell Pro Essential 15 (PV15261)
Entry-level 15.3-inch business laptop in Dell's Pro Essential line, built on a newer, more compact chassis than the PV15260 and offered with Intel's Series 3 Core 3/5/7 processors (soldered, non-vPro), soldered DDR5 memory, and Intel integrated graphics.
Memory
- Type
- DDR5, up to 5600 MT/s, single module, non-ECC
- Configurations
- 8 GB (1×8 GB), 16 GB (1×16 GB) or 32 GB DDR5
Storage
- Options
- 256 GB M.2 2230 Gen4x4 TLC SSD, 512 GB Gen4x4 QLC SSD, or 1 TB Gen4x4 QLC SSD
Graphics
- Integrated
- Intel Graphics
Networking
- Wi-Fi
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211 (WW ex. Brazil) or MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 (Brazil, and offered WW); Bluetooth
- Wired
- 1 × RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port
Ports
- Video
- 1 × HDMI 2.1 port
- USB-C
- 2 × USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
- USB-A
- 2 × USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- Networking
- 1 × RJ-45 Ethernet port
- Audio
- 1 × universal audio jack
Display
- Panel
- 15.3" FHD (1920×1080), 60 Hz, non-touch
- Camera
- FHD camera with privacy shutter, or HD camera with privacy shutter
Battery
- Options
- 3-cell, 41 Wh, integrated; or 4-cell, 54 Wh, integrated
Physical
- Dimensions
- 341.17 mm (W) × 240.70 mm (D); height 11.15 mm front, 14.37 mm rear, 17.70 mm peak
- Weight
- 1.52–1.60 kg (3.34–3.53 lb)
- Keyboard
- English US, backlit or non-backlit, Solid Magnetite finish, with AI/Copilot hotkey
- Color
- Celestial Blue (plastic) or Platinum Silver (plastic)
- Slots
- 1 × wedge-shaped lock slot
Management
- Security
- Palmrest options: with or without fingerprint reader, in either color
Operating systems
- Windows
- Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Home
- Linux
- Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS
Processors
- Intel Core 3 304
- Intel Core 5 315
- Intel Core 5 320
- Intel Core 5 330
- Intel Core 7 350
- Intel Core 7 360