Dell 15 (DC15250) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
26.6Performance57.1
30.2Display41.5
21.3Battery77.3
66.3Portability33.3
2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)7 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+56) and performance (+31). 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 33
- 33% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 25.4 mm
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 21
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 200% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 83 Wh+102% |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+33% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+25% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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