Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
42.9Performance47.5
31.8Display41.6
52Battery78.7
61.4Portability75.1
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)7 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and portability (+14). 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)
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 61
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| 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 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+9%Top 48% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 12,578+16%Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 84 Wh+31% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.46 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 16 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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