Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Framework Laptop 12
42.9Performance30.7
31.8Display26.5
52Battery—
61.4Portability83.2
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12) and display (+5). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 61
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.3 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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