Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
42.9Performance43.7
31.8Display39.9
52Battery46.7
61.4Portability41.9
3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and battery (+5). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 battery score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 42
- 22% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 21.9 mm
- 19% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 32
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 25% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WQXGA) |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+6%Top 48% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 12,300+14%Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 80 Wh+25% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+19% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+22% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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