Apple MacBook Neo vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
40.4Performance42.9
29.8Display31.8
20Battery52
86.4Portability61.4
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and performance (+3). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 61
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 34% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.87 kg
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,763
- 25% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 20
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+28%Top 13% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 10,803+21%Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 64 Wh+75% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+34% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+25% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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