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Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

Chuwi MiniBook X U300
42.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45.5Inno Score
44Performance42.9
25.7Display31.8
20Battery52
89.7Portability61.4
1 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3005 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

InnoReviews verdict

Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+6). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300

  • Stronger portability score: 90 vs 61
  • 51% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.87 kg
  • Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,200

Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

  • Stronger display score: 32 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 52 vs 20
  • 122% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 29 Wh
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W

Display

Display comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Screen size10.5 ″16 ″+52%
Panel typeIPS LCD (touchscreen)IPS
Resolution1920x12002560x1600
Refresh rate—120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
ProcessorIntel Processor U300Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics (48EU)Intel Arc Graphics 140V
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)
Storage512 GB1,024 GB+100%
Storage typePCIe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,763Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—10,803Bottom 14%

Battery

Battery comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Capacity29 Wh64 Wh+122%
Charging36 W65 W+81%

Design

Design comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Weight0.92 kg+51%1.87 kg
Thickness17.2 mm17 mm+1%
MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum alloyAluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack1x 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-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
Webcam2MP1080p with IR and privacy shutter
Biometrics—Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

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