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Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
49.3Inno Score
42.9Performance46.1
31.8Display35.1
52Battery52
61.4Portability71.9
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+11) and display (+3). 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)

  • 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
  • 14% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19.7 mm

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

  • Stronger performance score: 46 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
  • Stronger portability score: 72 vs 61
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
  • 25% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.87 kg

Display

Display comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS (anti-glare, non-touch)
Resolution2560x16002880x1800
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core Ultra 7 255H
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VIntel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Geekbench 6 (single)2,763Top 48%2,894+5%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,803Bottom 14%11,979+11%Bottom 26%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Capacity64 Wh64 Wh
Charging65 W65 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Weight1.87 kg1.4 kg+25%
Thickness17 mm+14%19.7 mm
MaterialAluminum lid and base, plastic palm restAluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
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 jack1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p with IR and privacy shutter1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations)
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional)

Software

Software comparison: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecDell 16 Plus (DB16250)Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 (Home or Pro)

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