CHUWI UniBook vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
27.7Performance42.9
23.3Display31.8
62Battery52
82.4Portability61.4
2 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook7 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and display (+9). CHUWI UniBook still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 61
- 36% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- 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
Display
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 22% | 2,763+15%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 3% | 10,803+80%Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 64 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+36% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+3% | 17 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio | 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 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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