Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
42.9Performance64.7
31.8Display64.4
52Battery73.3
61.4Portability32.5
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 60.7 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and performance (+22). 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 33
- 35% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 26 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.43 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 52
- 362% higher charging: 300 W vs 65 W
- 267% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,100 nits+267% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | 3,089+12%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 19,885+84%Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 80 Wh+25% |
| Charging | 65 W | 300 W+362% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+23% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+35% | 26 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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