Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
42.9Performance41.5
31.8Display23.3
52Battery65.7
61.4Portability56.6
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) scores 45.5 against 45 for Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 57
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,330
- 11% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 52
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 56% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 10,803
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+19%Top 48% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 12,600+17%Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 100 Wh+56% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+4% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+11% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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