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| physical-specs | Physical Specifications | established | Web research: Dell product page, WCCFTech, NVIDIA DGX Spark User Guide, Jeff Geerling, ServeTheHome | [connectivity gb10-superchip skus-and-pricing] | [volume-calculation] | [form-factor micro-desktop usb-c-psu tdp] | [] | [] | [VESA mount compatibility Exact heatsink dimensions and material] |
Physical Specifications
The Dell Pro Max GB10 is an ultra-compact mini desktop designed to sit on or near a desk.
1. Dimensions and Weight
| Spec | Dell Pro Max GB10 | DGX Spark (reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 150 mm |
| Depth | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 150 mm |
| Height (peak) | 51 mm (2.0 in) | 50.5 mm |
| Height (front/rear) | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | — |
| Volume | ~1.15 liters | ~1.14 liters |
| Weight (min) | 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs) | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) |
| Weight (max) | 1.34 kg (2.96 lbs) | — |
Regulatory model: D21U / D21U001 (Dell)
For reference, the footprint is roughly the size of a large coaster or small book.
2. Power Supply
| Parameter | Dell Pro Max GB10 | DGX Spark |
|---|---|---|
| PSU wattage | 280W | 240W |
| Connection | USB-C PD | USB-C PD |
| GPU TDP | 140W | 140W |
The Dell PSU is 40W higher than the reference DGX Spark, providing extra headroom for QSFP optics and peripherals.
Dell 280W Power Adapter Details (T0 Spec, Dell Owner's Manual)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 x 78 x 162 mm (0.91 x 3.07 x 6.38 in) |
| Input voltage | 100-240 VAC (also 200-240 VAC) |
| Input frequency | 50-60 Hz |
| Input current (max) | 2A / 4A |
| Output voltages | 48V, 36V, 28V, 20V, 15V, 9V, 5V |
| Max output | 48V/5.83A, 36V/5.83A, 28V/5.89A, 20V/6.50A |
Power Button
Located on the rear panel. Press to turn on. Press and hold 4 seconds to force shut down. (T0 Spec, Dell Owner's Manual)
Power Draw by Workload (T2 Benchmarked)
| State | Power Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Idle | ~30W | Jeff Geerling |
| AI inference (LLM) | 60-90W | ServeTheHome |
| CPU-only load | 120-140W | Jeff Geerling / STH |
| CPU + GPU load | ~200W | ServeTheHome |
3. Cooling
- Design: Dual-fan setup with dense heatsink (T2, reviews)
- Airflow: Front-to-back (Dell design is less restricted than DGX Spark)
- Noise: Never exceeded 40 dB at 1-1.5m during non-stress testing (T2, ServeTheHome)
- Dell advantage: Quieter than reference DGX Spark design; capable of keeping GB10 from thermal throttling (T2, Jeff Geerling)
- Front panel: Hard foam-like material allowing airflow intake
- Bottom panel: Large vent with rubber pad for desk stability; magnetically attached, reveals Wi-Fi antenna and system information underneath
4. Environmental Specifications
Dell and NVIDIA specs differ slightly. Dell's are from the Owner's Manual (T0 Spec); NVIDIA's from the DGX Spark User Guide.
| Parameter | Dell Pro Max (T0) | DGX Spark (T0) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) | 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) | — |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Storage humidity | 0% to 95% (non-condensing) | — |
| Operating altitude | -15.2 m to 3,048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) | Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Storage altitude | -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) | — |
| Operating vibration | 0.66 GRMS | — |
| Storage vibration | 1.30 GRMS | — |
| Operating shock | 110 G (2ms half-sine) | — |
| Storage shock | 160 G (2ms half-sine) | — |
| Airborne contaminants | G1 per ISA-S71.04-1985 | — |
Note: Dell's operating temp range (0-35°C) is wider than NVIDIA's (5-30°C). The Dell spec may reflect the Dell chassis thermal design improvements.
Power Adapter Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
5. Form Factor
- Classification: Micro desktop / Mini PC / SFF (Small Form Factor)
- Design: Stackable (for multi-unit-stacking)
- Chassis: Compact rectangular enclosure (gold-colored metal on DGX Spark)
- Portability: Fits in carry-on luggage or backpack (T2, ServeTheHome)
6. Scale Comparison
| Compared to... | Dell Pro Max GB10 |
|---|---|
| Mac Mini M4 Pro | Similar footprint, thinner |
| NVIDIA DGX Spark | Same SoC, lighter, smaller PSU |
| Traditional desktop | ~20x smaller by volume |
| Laptop | Comparable weight |
Key Relationships
- Houses: gb10-superchip
- External ports: connectivity
- Stacking design: multi-unit-stacking
- Pricing: skus-and-pricing