Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
26.6Performance41.5
30.2Display23.3
21.3Battery65.7
66.3Portability56.6
3 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)8 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+15). 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 display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 57
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 16% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.94 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 21
- 144% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 41 Wh
- 139% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 5,278
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,330+9%Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 12,600+139%Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 100 Wh+144% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+16% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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