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Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
53Inno Score
42.9Performance50.9
31.8Display38.4
52Battery50.9
61.4Portability80
3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+19) and performance (+8). 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 $1,599

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
  • Stronger portability score: 80 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 Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Screen size16 ″+19%13.5 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS (matte)
Resolution2560x16002880x1920
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits500 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VAMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VAMD Radeon 860M
RAM16 GB32 GB+100%
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,763Top 48%2,790+1%Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,803Bottom 14%13,100+21%Bottom 48%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Capacity64 Wh+5%61 Wh
Web browsing endurance—10 h
Charging65 W+8%60 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Weight1.87 kg1.3 kg+30%
Thickness17 mm15.9 mm+6%
MaterialAluminum lid and base, plastic palm restAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
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 jack4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1080p with IR and privacy shutter1080p with privacy switches
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11

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