Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
42.9Performance40.9
31.8Display23.3
52Battery52
61.4Portability67.4
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 43.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and performance (+2). Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,337
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19 mm
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 61
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 16% lower weight: 1.58 kg vs 1.87 kg
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,230 vs 10,803
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WVA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2240x1400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+18%Top 48% | 2,337Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 12,230+13%Bottom 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.58 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+11% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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