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Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
49.3Inno Score
42.9Performance49.3
31.8Display25.7
52Battery49.3
61.4Portability82
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

InnoReviews verdict

HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and performance (+6). 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 display score: 32 vs 26
  • 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″

Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 43
  • Stronger portability score: 82 vs 61
  • 27% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 17 mm
  • 26% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 1.87 kg

Display

Display comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core Ultra 5 225H
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VIntel Arc 130T
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)PCIe NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Geekbench 6 (single)2,763Top 48%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,803Bottom 14%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Capacity64 Wh+3%62 Wh
Charging65 W65 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Weight1.87 kg1.39 kg+26%
Thickness17 mm12.4 mm+27%
MaterialAluminum lid and base, plastic palm restAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
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 jack2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p with IR and privacy shutter5MP webcam
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

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