Dell 14 Plus DB14255 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
47.5chipPerformancechip55.1
53.4chipGraphicschip61
23.3Displayspec-based29.8
52Batteryspec-based42.7
72Portabilityspec-based53.4
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus DB142553 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus DB14255 scores 47.7 against 47.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus DB14255
- 32% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 24.8 mm
- 15% lower weight: 1.52 kg vs 1.79 kg
- 12% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 57 Wh
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,219
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 48
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+12% | 57 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.52 kg+15% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+32% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (one USB 2.0, two 5Gbps with one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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