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Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)

Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Dell XPS 13 (9350)
55.6Inno Score
42.9Performance45.6
31.8Display38.4
52Battery67.6
61.4Portability84.5
5 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and battery (+16). 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
  • 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
  • 16% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 55 Wh
  • Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,649

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)

  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 52
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 61
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Screen size16 ″+19%13.4 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS (InfinityEdge)
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits500 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VIntel Arc Graphics 140V
RAM16 GB32 GB+100%
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package)
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,763+1%Top 48%2,730Top 50%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,803Bottom 14%11,200+4%Bottom 19%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Capacity64 Wh+16%55 Wh
Web browsing endurance—15 h
Charging65 W+8%60 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Weight1.87 kg1.18 kg+37%
Thickness17 mm15.3 mm+10%
MaterialAluminum lid and base, plastic palm restCNC aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Ports1x 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 jack2x Thunderbolt 4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1080p with IR and privacy shutter1080p + IR
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11

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