Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
42.9Performance41.9
31.8Display36.7
52Battery60
61.4Portability81.6
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 51.8 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and battery (+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)
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,372
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 61
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 450 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 1.87 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+16%Top 48% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 12,643+17%Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.31 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 14.5 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (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 | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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