Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
42.9Performance44
31.8Display38.4
52Battery77.9
61.4Portability93.4
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+32) and battery (+26). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 52 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 61
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 47% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+23% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 12.7 mm+25% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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