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Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15

WINNER
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
47.6Inno Score
VS
Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
47.5Inno Score
42.9Performancespec-basedchip39
61.9chipGraphicschip41.2
31.8Displayspec-based38.4
52Batteryspec-based53.3
61.4Portabilityspec-based75.1
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) scores 47.6 against 47.5 for Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

  • Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 41
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB

Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15

  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
  • 21% lower weight: 1.47 kg vs 1.87 kg
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,200

Display

Display comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
Screen size16 ″+5%15.3 ″
Panel typeIPSOLED
Resolution2560x16002160x1352
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits500 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VAMD Ryzen AI 7 445
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VAMD Radeon 840M (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)DDR5-5600 (SODIMM)
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
Geekbench 6 (single)2,763Bottom 43%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,803Bottom 16%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
Capacity64 Wh65 Wh+2%
Charging65 W65 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
Weight1.87 kg1.47 kg+21%
Thickness17 mm15.8 mm+7%
MaterialAluminum lid and base, plastic palm restAluminium top, aluminium or PC-ABS bottom

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
Ports1x 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 jack2x USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2, USB PD 65-100W), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.45.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6)
Webcam1080p with IR and privacy shutter5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional)
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)No fingerprint reader; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock

Software

Software comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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