Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
28.2chipPerformance42.9
—Graphicschip62.7
29.8Displayspec-based31.8
74.2Batteryspec-based52
77.4Portabilityspec-based61.4
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)6 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) scores 47.6 against 47.7 for Dell 16 Plus (DB16250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 25% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.87 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 28
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 16 ″+20% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M1 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X (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 Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,763Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,803Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 64 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.4 h | — |
| Charging | 61 W | 65 W+7% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+25% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+8% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 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 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur | Windows 11 Home |
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