ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
68Performance42.9
55Display31.8
50.7Battery52
38.2Portability61.4
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and display (+23). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 38
- 37% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 15% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 64 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.87 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 17 mm+37% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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