Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
42.9Performance35.5
31.8Display27.3
52Battery69.5
61.4Portability82.8
6 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and battery (+18). 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 performance score: 43 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 27
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 61
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 425 nits vs 300 nits
- 35% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 425 nits+42% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+21%Top 48% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 11,125+3%Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+28% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.22 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.6 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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