Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
44Performance41.5
25.7Display23.3
20Battery65.7
89.7Portability56.6
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3004 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+46). 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 57
- 53% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.94 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 19.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 20
- 261% higher charging: 130 W vs 36 W
- 246% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 52% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 10.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 16 ″+52% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 100 Wh+246% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 36 W | 130 W+261% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+53% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+10% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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