Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
42.9Performance44
31.8Display23.3
52Battery29.3
61.4Portability67.7
5 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+9). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 29
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 36% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 47 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 61
- 13% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+36% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.62 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+5% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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