ROUND ROCK, Texas — October 1, 2026 — Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces two new rugged laptops, Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14, purpose-built for field workers who need technology that performs in the harshest conditions. From utility technicians troubleshooting infrastructure in extreme weather to public safety officers coordinating response efforts in the field, both devices are designed to keep workers productive when conditions are most demanding.
Why It Matters
Managing a fleet of devices across distributed field operations demands technology that won't let workers down. Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14 give IT teams a standardized, manageable platform that combines field-grade durability, AI-ready performance and advanced connectivity for large-scale field deployments.
Laptops built for the job
Designed for workers across federal and local government, public safety, manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation and utilities, Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14 are built to perform in the most demanding conditions. They are MIL-STD-810H certified for proven reliability with a temperature range of -20°F to 145°F, covering virtually any climate field workers might face. Displays feature gloved and water multi-touch support for use in personal protective equipment or wet conditions.
Both laptops are powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors that offload AI and background tasks, keeping the system responsive during long shifts. They offer optional private 5G,5 Wi-Fi 76 and GPS for reliable connectivity and location tracking in remote locations. Hot-swappable batteries help ensure uninterrupted productivity for even the longest shifts. With up to a 5MP RGB+IR camera available on both laptops, workers can capture high-quality images and video in any environment.
Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14 are equipped with Rugged Control Center, built-in software that makes critical device settings easily accessible. From GPS module configuration to custom hardware shortcuts and device customization, it gives field workers the control they need to tailor their devices to the demands of the job.
Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme: Maximum durability in the smallest footprint
Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme is the most powerful7 and smallest 13-inch fully rugged AI PC.8 Built for the harshest environments, it carries an IP66 rating for full protection against dust and water ingress and has been drop-tested from six feet.
- Performance: Intel® Arc™ integrated graphics support visual and data-heavy workflows and up to 64GB of LPDDR5X memory offers responsive performance for heavy multitasking. Removable SSD and self-encrypting drive options give organizations control over security and compliance in sensitive environments.
- Display experience: The 13.3-inch FHD display reaches 1,400 nits of brightness for full readability in direct sunlight.
Dell Pro Rugged 14: Professional-grade performance for field work
Dell Pro Rugged 14 is built for professionals who need advanced performance in a portable, field-ready form factor. It's the smallest9 and most powerful 14-inch semi-rugged AI PC,
10 weighing approximately 4.7 pounds, yet durable enough for field work with three-foot drop protection and an IP-53 rating for protection against dust, dirt and water exposure.
- Performance: With NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 500 Blackwell graphics, users can support demanding visualization, data analysis and AI workloads in the field. LPCAMM2 memory up to 64GB makes it easier for IT teams to upgrade or swap memory modules.
- Display experience: The 14-inch 16:10 FHD display delivers up to 1,100 nits of brightness with a wider aspect ratio for reviewing documents, data dashboards and field applications.
- Vehicle docking: Redesigned vehicle docking with quad passthrough provides enhanced connectivity and compatibility with third-party docking solutions, and an improved user experience makes it easy to dock and undock, ideal for workers who operate primarily from the road.
Security and manageability
New Dell Pro Rugged laptops include Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, contacted and contactless smart card readers, fingerprint readers and IR cameras for Windows Hello facial recognition. Dell SafeID with ControlVault and BIOS-level defenses make these laptops the world's most secure rugged PCs, now further hardened with quantum-resistant protections. For IT teams managing large fleets, the laptops support cloud-based deployment, management and security tools, backed by Dell ProSupport and predictive maintenance tools to minimize downtime.
Perspectives
"Field workers keep critical operations running no matter the conditions, and their technology needs to do the same," said Charlie Walker, head of product, Dell Pro Precision and Dell Pro Rugged, Dell Technologies. "Our new Dell Pro Rugged laptops deliver the performance, durability and connectivity that keep workers productive when it matters most, with the standardization and security IT teams need for small to large-scale deployments."
Availability
Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14 will be available early October.
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.
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