Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
42.9Performance46.9
31.8Display38.4
52Battery77.3
61.4Portability55.2
3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)5 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+7). 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 portability score: 61 vs 55
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,426
- 14% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 52
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+14%Top 48% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 12,896+19%Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 83 Wh+30% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+4% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+14% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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