Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
42.9Performance61.1
31.8Display44.9
52Battery78.5
61.4Portability75.9
1 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+18). 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)
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 61
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 700 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | 2,952+7%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 14,965+39%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 74 Wh+16% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.44 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.9 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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