Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
26.6Performance42.9
30.2Display31.8
21.3Battery52
66.3Portability61.4
1 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)8 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and performance (+16). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 61
- 13% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.87 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 21
- 105% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,803 vs 5,278
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,763+29%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 10,803+105%Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 64 Wh+56% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+13% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 17 mm+11% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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