Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
42.9Performance32.1
31.8Display23.3
52Battery29.3
61.4Portability72.8
7 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and performance (+11). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 performance score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 29
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 61
- 24% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 1.87 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+23%Top 48% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803+30%Bottom 14% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+36% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.42 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+9% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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