Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2
42.9Performancechip45.8
31.8Display26.5
52Battery44
61.4Portability72.4
5 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) scores 45.5 against 45.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 44
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 17% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 20.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,689
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 61
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.87 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+10% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.35 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+17% | 20.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Magnesium (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), 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) | Fingerprint reader in power button; IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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