Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
26.6Performance61.1
30.2Display44.9
21.3Battery78.5
66.3Portability75.9
1 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and performance (+35). 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)
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 66
- 700% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+16% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 700 nits+180% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,952+38%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 14,965+184%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 74 Wh+82% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.44 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 15.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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