Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
42.9Performance41.5
31.8Display24.9
52Battery79.8
61.4Portability76
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)4 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
LG Gram 17 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and portability (+15). 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)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 25
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 61
- 28% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.87 kg
- 20% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+5%Top 48% | 2,640Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803+1%Bottom 14% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 77 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.35 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+5% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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