Dell’s Pro Essential 14 And 15 Give Small Businesses A Mic-Mute Key, Starting From ₹85,500

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 15 Oct 2026

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Dell launches Pro Essential 14 and 15 in India from ₹85,500.
They are 11% thinner and up to 16% lighter than before.
Intel Core Series 3 or Ryzen 200 chips, up to 64GB RAM.

I’ve fumbled for the mute button mid-call a lot, so I get why Dell gave its new Pro Essential 14 and 15 a physical mic key. Both the laptops are now on sale in India. They’re aimed at small businesses that want a sturdy build that lasts for years, rather than a consumer machine without paying for a workstation.

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How Much Do The Dell Pro Essential Laptops Cost?

You can buy them now through dellstore.com. The 14-inch starts at ₹85,500 and the 15-inch at ₹86,200, which is a mere ₹700 gap. While it’s not stated explicitly, I’m assuming these prices are for the baseline configuration.

Model	Starting price (India)	Where to buy
Dell Pro Essential 14	₹85,500	dellstore.com
Dell Pro Essential 15	₹86,200	dellstore.com

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What Do Small Businesses Actually Get?

Both models come in Celestial Blue or Platinum Silver, and Dell says they’re 11% thinner and 9% to 16% lighter than the last generation, making them easier to carry around, especially for roles that require an official machine on different floors or set up at all times. The keyboard picks up shortcut keys for dictation and screen captures. The touchpad grows by 6%.

You can choose Intel Core Series 3 or AMD Ryzen 200 Series chips, both entry-level chips designed to handle business workloads with ease. They’re also designed for gaming and other graphics-heavy workloads. Security covers a TPM chip, fingerprint or FHD IR login, a mechanical camera shutter and a lock slot.

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Spec	Detail
Display	FHD+ (400 nits) or 2.5K (500 nits), 16:10
Processor	Intel Core Series 3 or AMD Ryzen 200 Series
Memory / storage	Up to 64GB / up to 1TB SSD
Camera and audio	HD or FHD IR camera, dual microphones
Ports	2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, HDMI, audio jack; RJ-45 on Intel models
Security	TPM, fingerprint reader or FHD IR camera, camera shutter, lock slot
Durability	Tested to MIL-STD-810H
Certifications	EPEAT Gold Climate+, ENERGY STAR

I like that Dell designed around how teams really work now: video calls, voice notes, quick screenshots, and remote work. My only hesitation is the “Essential” badge next to an ₹85,500 sticker. Until Dell spells out what that price includes, I’d call the value case unproven.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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