Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
42.9Performance39.9
31.8Display38.4
52Battery54.1
61.4Portability65.8
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (9440) wins this laptop face-off, 47.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+7) and portability (+4). 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)
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 40
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,330
- 10% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 61
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 10,803
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.68 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+6% | 18 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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