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Pro Max 16 Plus

Verified TB5. Yes. Dell documents two Thunderbolt 5 ports and one Thunderbolt 4 port for the Pro Max 16 Plus MB16250 family.

Dell uses MB16250 for this Plus model, while the similarly named 16 Premium uses MA16250. The exact order code below is bts103_mb16250_usx, with a Core Ultra 7 265HX vPro, RTX PRO 2000, 32GB of memory and a 512GB SSD.

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1 complete exact configuration. 1 has a current purchase link.

Ports: 2 × TB5 + 1 × TB4
Display: 16-inch
Family GPU range: Integrated Intel / NVIDIA RTX Pro options

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus mobile workstation chassis

Exact configurations

Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs

Match both the MB16250 family code and the complete bts103_mb16250_usx order code. Do not substitute an MA16250 Premium configuration.

bts103_mb16250_usx2 × TB5

Exact US order code

RTX PRO 2000 · 32GB · 512GB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX vPro
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 8GB
Memory: 32GB DDR5-6400 (2 × 16GB)
Storage: 512GB Performance PCIe NVMe SSD

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Additional manufacturer records

1 documented identifier, not purchase cards

At least one retail detail is still missing.

Family code, not a retail SKUMB16250
2 × TB5
MB16250
Processor
Intel Core Ultra
Graphics
Integrated Intel / NVIDIA RTX Pro options
Dell documents 2 × TB5 + 1 × TB4 for the MB16250 family.

Reading the guide

What these details mean

The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.

The connector does not identify the standard

Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the Dell documentation, which lists 2 × TB5 + 1 × TB4, together with the configuration details shown above.

Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

What it changes for workstation use

Thunderbolt 5 can connect a workstation to compatible docks, displays, external storage and specialized peripherals. The standard alone does not tell you how many displays the laptop supports or whether a dock can power it. Check the specifications for the exact laptop and accessory before planning the setup.

See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

Complete cards and partial records

This guide has two levels of detail. The exact cards above tie a retail identifier to CPU, GPU, memory and storage. The additional manufacturer records omit at least one of those details, so use them to understand the family, not as a substitute for a complete SKU at checkout.

Primary-source record