Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
42.9Performance49.2
31.8Display26.5
52Battery70.7
61.4Portability70.8
5 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and portability (+9). 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 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 61
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+7% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.54 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+2% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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