Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
42.9Performance42.1
31.8Display26.5
52Battery49.3
61.4Portability73.9
5 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) scores 45.5 against 45.5 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
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
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 12% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 61
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 22% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.87 kg
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,300 vs 10,803
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| 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 Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+6%Bottom 44% | 2,600Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 17% | 12,300+14%Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+12% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.46 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 16.9 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 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 USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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