Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Height: | |
| Front height |
16.96 mm (0.67 in.) |
| Rear height |
18.99 mm (0.75 in.) |
| Width |
358.50 mm (14.11 in.) |
| Depth |
235.56 mm (9.27 in.) |
| Weight NOTE:The weight of your
computer depends on the configuration that you ordered.
|
1.90 kg (4.19 lb) |
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported on your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
| Wattage |
15 W |
15 W |
| Core count |
4 |
4 |
| Thread count |
8 |
8 |
| Speed |
Up to 4.30 GHz Max Boost Clock |
Up to 4.10 GHz Max Boost Clock |
| Cache |
4 MB |
4 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
AMD Radeon Graphics |
AMD Radeon Graphics |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported by your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Integrated |
| Processor |
AMD Ryzen series |
| DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
16 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen3 |
Operating system
Your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Pro
- Windows 11 Pro National Education
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Home (S Mode)
- Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications that are supported by your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Onboard memory |
| Memory type |
LPDDR5 |
| Memory speed |
5500 MT/s |
| Maximum memory configuration |
16 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
|
External ports and slots
The following table lists the external ports and slots on your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB ports |
|
| Audio port |
One Universal Audio port |
| Video port(s) |
One HDMI 1.4 port
NOTE:The
maximum resolution supported by HDMI port is 1920 x 1080 at 60
Hz. |
| Media-card reader |
One SD-card slot |
| Power-adapter port |
One 65 W AC adapter, 4.50 mm barrel |
| Security-cable slot |
None |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE:To learn more about the features of
different types of M.2 cards, search Dell Support Site.
|
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Realtek RTL8821CE |
Realtek RTL8852BE |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 433 Mbps |
Up to 1201 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
|
|
| Encryption |
|
|
| Bluetooth wireless card NOTE:The functionality of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary based on
the operating system. |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3204 |
|
| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
|
| Internal audio interface |
High definition audio interface |
|
| External audio interface |
One Universal Audio port |
|
| Number of speakers |
Two |
|
| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Not supported |
|
| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
|
| Speaker output: | ||
| Average |
2 W x 2 = 4 W |
|
| Peak |
2.5 W x 2 = 5 W |
|
| Microphone |
Single-digit microphone |
|
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
M.2 2230 solid state drive |
PCIe NVMe |
Up to 1 TB |
Media-card reader
The following table provides the specification of media cards that are supported by your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card slot type |
One SD card slot (optional) |
| Media-cards supported |
|
|
NOTE:The maximum
capacity of the media-card reader varies depending on the standard
of the media card that is inserted in your computer.
|
|
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard lighting technology |
|
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
|
| Key pitch |
X = 18.70 mm Y = 18.05 mm |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on
them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to
perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press
Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn
and the desired key.
NOTE:You can define
the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup
program. For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts. |
Keyboard function keys
The F1-F12 keys at the top of the keyboard are function keys. By default, these keys are used to perform specific functions defined by the software application in use.
You can run the secondary tasks that are indicated by the symbols on the function keys by pressing the function key with Fn, for example, Fn and F1. See the table below for the list of secondary tasks and the key combinations to run them.
| Function key | Primary behavior |
|---|---|
| F1 | Mute audio |
| F2 | Decrease volume |
| F3 | Increase volume |
| F4 | Play/Pause |
| F5 | Toggle keyboard backlight (optional) |
| F6 | Decrease brightness |
| F7 | Increase brightness |
| F8 | Switch to external display |
| F10 | Print screen |
| F11 | Home |
| F12 | End |
The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
| Function key | Secondary behavior |
|---|---|
| Fn + F1 to F12 | Operating system or application-specific behavior |
| Fn + B | Pause/Break |
| Fn + Insert | Sleep |
| Fn + S | Toggle scroll lock |
| Fn + H | Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light |
| Fn + R | System request |
| Fn + Ctrl | Open application menu |
| Fn + Esc | Toggle Fn key lock |
| Fn + PgUp | Page up |
| Fn + PgDn | Page down |
| Fn + Home | F11 key |
| Fn + End | F12 key |
Keys with alternate characters
There are other keys on your keyboard with alternate characters. The symbols that are shown at the bottom of these keys are the main characters that are displayed when the key is pressed; the symbols that are shown at the top of these keys are displayed when the key is pressed with the shift key. For example, if you press 2, 2 is displayed; if you press Shift and 2, @ is displayed.
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
||
| Camera type |
HD RGB camera |
||
| Camera location |
Front |
||
| Camera sensor type |
CMOS sensor technology |
||
| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.92 megapixel |
||
| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
||
| Diagonal viewing angle |
83.50 degrees |
||
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
305 dpi |
|
| Vertical |
305 dpi |
|
| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
115 mm (4.52 in.) |
|
| Vertical |
80 mm (3.15 in.) |
|
| Touchpad gestures | For more information about the touchpad gestures available on Windows, search Microsoft Support Site. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type |
65 W DC-in adapter, 4.50 mm barrel, E4 |
| Power-adapter dimensions: | |
| Height |
108 mm (4.25 in.) |
| Width |
47 mm (1.85 in.) |
| Depth |
28 mm (1.10 in.) |
| Input voltage |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
| Input frequency |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
| Input current (maximum) |
1.60 A/1.70 A |
| Output current (continuous) |
3.34 A |
| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
| Temperature range: | |
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
|
CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among
components, so operating or storing the device outside these
ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
|
|
Power adapter requirements of Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255
The following table lists the power adapter requirements for your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Power that is required from a power adapter to achieve optimal performance | 60 W |
| Power that charges the computer at a slower speed
NOTE:A warning message may appear informing you about the use of a lower-powered adapter and slower charging speed.
|
Less than 60 W |
| Minimum power that is required from a power adapter to operate the computer and charge the battery
NOTE:A warning message appears informing you about the use of a lower-powered adapter and slower charging speed.
|
27 W |
| USB Power Delivery (PD) fast charging | Not supported |
| ExpressCharge mode | Supported NOTE:Ensure that
the computer with a 42 Wh battery is connected to a 65 W
power adapter for this feature to be supported.
|
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
3-cell, 41 Wh, Lithium Ion Polymer |
4-cell, 54 Wh, Lithium Ion Polymer |
| Battery voltage |
11.25 VDC |
15 VDC |
| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.18 kg (0.40 lb) |
0.24 kg (0.53 lb) |
| Battery dimensions: | ||
| Height |
5.75 mm (0.23 in.) |
5.75 mm (0.23 in.) |
| Width |
206.40 mm (8.13 in.) |
271.90 mm (10.66 in.) |
| Depth |
82 mm (3.22 in.) |
82 mm (3.22 in.) |
| Temperature range: | ||
| Operating |
|
|
| Storage |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions |
| Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE:You can control the
charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on, using the
settings on the MyDell (replaced with Dell Optimizer) application
(Power option). For more information about MyDell application,
search Dell Support Site.
|
|
|
| Coin-cell battery |
N/A |
N/A |
|
CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among
components, so operating or storing the device outside these
ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
CAUTION:Dell Technologies recommends that you charge the battery
regularly for optimal power consumption.
|
||
Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
15.6" Full High Definition (FHD) |
15.6" Full High Definition (FHD) |
|
| Touch options |
No |
No |
|
| Display-panel technology |
In-Plane Switching (IPS) |
In-Plane Switching (IPS) |
|
| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | |||
| Height |
193.59 mm (7.62 in.) |
193.59 mm (7.62 in.) |
|
| Width |
344.16 mm (13.55 in.) |
344.16 mm (13.55 in.) |
|
| Diagonal |
394.87 mm (15.55 in.) |
394.87 mm (15.55 in.) |
|
| Display-panel native resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
|
| Luminance (typical) |
250 nits |
300 nits |
|
| Megapixels |
2.07 |
2.07 |
|
| Color gamut |
45% NTSC |
45% NTSC |
|
| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
141 |
141 |
|
| Contrast ratio (minimum) |
600:1 |
800:1 |
|
| Response time (maximum) |
35 ms |
35 ms |
|
| Refresh rate |
120 Hz |
60 Hz |
|
| Horizontal view angle |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
|
| Vertical view angle |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
|
| Pixel pitch |
0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm |
0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm |
|
| Power consumption (maximum) |
5.25 W |
5.20 W |
|
| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-Glare |
Anti-Glare |
|
Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Sensor resolution |
500 dpi |
| Sensor pixel size |
108 x 88 |
Sensors
The following table lists the sensors of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Sensor support |
|---|
| Accelerometer |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Controller | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|
|
AMD Radeon Graphics |
Shared system memory |
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U/AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
External display support
The following table lists the external display support for your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Graphics card | Supported external displays with laptop display enabled | Supported external displays with laptop display disabled |
|---|---|---|
|
AMD Radeon Graphics |
1 |
1 |
|
NOTE:For more information about external display support, see the
External Display Connection Guide on
Dell Support Site.
|
||
Hardware security
The following table lists the hardware security of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
| Hardware security |
|---|
| Windows Hello - Fingerprint reader (optional) |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft) |
|
CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
|
||
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.
Dell support policy
For information about Dell support policy, search Dell Support Site.
ComfortView
Blue light is a color in the light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high energy. Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources, may disrupt sleep patterns and cause long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
Dell ComfortView software technology reduces harmful blue light emissions to make extended screen time easy on your eyes.
ComfortView mode can be enabled and configured using the Dell CinemaColor application.
ComfortView mode complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.
To reduce the risk of eye strain, it is also recommended that you:
- Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 cm and 70 cm) from your eyes.
- Blink frequently to moisten your eyes, wet your eyes with water, or apply suitable eye drops.
- Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours.
- Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break.
Dell Optimizer
Dell Optimizer is an AI-based software application that allows you to customize your computer settings for power and battery, and more.
- Extend the battery life of your computer with Intelligent Battery Extender and Dynamic Charge.
- Tune the performance, power consumption, cooling, and fan noise with selectable thermal modes.
- Access and secure your computer depending on your physical presence.
- Download and redeem the apps that are purchased with your computer.
For more information about configuring and using these features, search for Dell Optimizer at the Dell Support Site.




























