The Dell Pro Rugged 13 is an ultra-durable laptop built for extreme environments. Featuring a compact 13-inch display, it offers military-grade toughness, water and dust resistance, and shockproof construction. Powered by high-performance processors, it ensures reliability in harsh conditions, making it ideal for field professionals, outdoor workers, and industrial use.

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Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Intel Core Ultra 5 135U Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
OS Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Memory 16 GB LPDDR5x 16 GB LPDDR5x 32 LPDDR5x 32 LPDDR5x
Display 13.3'' Touch, FHD 13.3'' Touch, FHD 13.3” Touch, FHD 13.3” Touch, FHD
Storage 512 GB SSD 512 GB SSD 1 TB SSD 2 TB
Graphics Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
Weight 1.26 kg 1.26 kg 1.26 kg 1.26 kg
Warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty
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Features

Extreme Tested

MIL-STD-810H certified

Rugged Tablet

1.8 meter

Drop-tested from up to 1.8 meter.

-29°C/63°C

Works in extreme weather. Enhanced cold boot restarts laptop at -20°C.

IP-53

IP-53 rated for a high degree of protection against dust, dirt and water ingress.

5G and GPS

5G and GPS

Work seamlessly on the go with 5G options, including 5G Private Network,for improved coverage, fewer connection drops compared to Wi-Fi and experience standard discrete GPS support.

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7 option

Stay connected in the field at the industry's fastest speeds.

World's most secure rugged PCs

Hardware and software defenses built for today's cloud-based world.

Secure from first boot

Rigorous, state-of-the-art supply chain controls provide assurance of PC integrity.

Maintain BIOS integrity

With Dell built-in security, deep defenses at the BIOS level keep the device protected from evolving threats.

Protect end-user identity

Dell SafeID, a dedicated security chip, keeps credentials hidden from malware.

Improve the security of any fleet

Layer on advanced threat protection with software from our ecosystem of best-of-breed partners, like CrowdStrike and Absolute.

Overview

Right Side:

1. Smart Card reader (Optional)
 2. Express Card reader (Optional)

3. Stylus lanyard
 4. Stylus
5. microSD Card reader / Nano SIM slot
 6. 2nd TBT4 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Optional)
Back Side:

7. Choose one: 2nd RS-232 / 2nd RJ-45 / USB 3.2 Type A / Fischer USB 3.0 / Blank 8. RJ-45 Network port

9. RS-232 Serial port
 10. HDMI
Left Side:

11. TBT4 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
12. 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

13. Universal Audio Jack
Dimensions:

1. Height: 36.50 mm (1.43 in.)
2. Width: 324.00 mm (12.75 in.)
3. Depth: 220.00 mm (8.66 in.)

Specification

PROCESSOR OPTIONS: Intel Core Ultra 5 135U, 12 MB cache, 12 cores, 14 Threads, Up to 4.40 GHz, 15 W; Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, 12 MB cache, 12 cores, 14 Threads, Up to 4.90 GHz, 15 W; Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, 24 MB cache, 16 cores, 22 Threads, Up to 5 GHz, 28 W.
OPERATING SYSTEM OPTIONS: Windows 11 Home, 64-bit; Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit; Ubuntu Linux (available via downloadable file)
MEMORY OPTIONS: 16 GB (with 5 or 7) or 32 GB (with 5 or 7) or 64 GB (with 7 CPU only ) – LPDDR5x 6400MHz (soldered)
GRAPHICS: Integrated: Intel Iris Xe graphics (with 135U or 165U), Intel Arc graphics (with 165H)
DISPLAY: 13.3” FHD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, anti-glare, touch, 1400 nits, 100% sRGB, wide-viewing angle, LBL, outdoor viewable screen
STORAGE OPTIONS: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2230, PCIe NVMe SSD - Class 35; 256 GB M.2 2230, PCIe NVMe SSD, self-encrypting drive - Class 35; 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe SSD, self-encrypting drive - Class 40.
AUDIO: Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro, 2 W x 2 = 4 W total (Realtek ALC3254)
BATTERY: 3-cell, 53.5 Wh, lithium ion, ExpressCharge (supports up to two hot-swappable batteries); 3-cell, 53.5 Wh, lithium ion, Long Life Cycle (supports up to two hot-swappable batteries).
POWER: 65 W AC adapter, USB-C; 100W AC adapter, USB-C
CONNECTIVITY: Wireless Options: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2x2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz, (WiFi 802.11ax) with optional Bluetooth; Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, 2x2 MIMO, 5760 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz, (WiFi 802.11ax) with optional Bluetooth; Optional Mobile Broadband Options: Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 5G, Up to 3.5 Gbps; Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX12 4G LTE, Up to 600 Mbps; GPS: Discrete U-BLOX GPS (optional); Configurable Triple Pass-Through1.
CAMERA: No camera + No microphone option; 1080p at 30 fps, FHD RGB/IR camera (optional).
KEYBOARD: Internal sealed non-backlit; Internal sealed RGB backlit (optional); Rubberized backlit keyboard (optional).
SECURITY: Steel reinforced cable lock slot, Optional Security includes: Fingerprint reader, Contactless or Contacted SmartCard reader, TPM 2.0, ControlVault™ advanced authentication, Dell Security Tools, Dell Data Protection | Encryption, NIST SP800-147 secure platform, Dell Backup and Recovery
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT: Height: 1.43 in (36.5 mm) Width: 12.75 in (324 mm) Depth: 8.66 in (220 mm) Starting at 5.29 lb (2.4 kg)
WARRANTY AND SERVICE: Limited Hardware Warranty Standard 3 year Mail-in Service after Remote Diagnosis optional 3-5 year Dell ProSupport & ProSupport Plus contracts and optional Next-Business-Day Service available optional 3-5 year Accidental Damage Service

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