Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
42.9Performance54.1
31.8Display39.9
52Battery73.3
61.4Portability35.7
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+11). 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 portability score: 61 vs 36
- 33% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.36 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 52
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 59% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 10,803
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | 2,856+3%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 17,201+59%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 80 Wh+25% |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+21% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+33% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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