Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
42.9Performance30.7
31.8Display26.5
52Battery33.3
61.4Portability76.6
7 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+12). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) 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
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 61
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| 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 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+28% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.3 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+8% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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