Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
42.9Performancechip55.1
62.7chipGraphicschip61
31.8Displayspec-based29.8
52Batteryspec-based42.7
61.4Portabilityspec-based53.4
3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) scores 47.7 against 47.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 31% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 24.8 mm
- 12% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Bottom 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+12% | 57 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.79 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+31% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (one USB 2.0, two 5Gbps with one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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