Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
42.9Performance50.7
31.8Display54.7
52Battery60
61.4Portability92.9
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)8 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+32) and display (+23). 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)
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,507
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 61
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+10%Top 48% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 13,756+27%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 0.98 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 13.5 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (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, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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