Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
42.9Performance39.9
31.8Display41.6
52Battery59.6
61.4Portability76.7
5 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 51.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+15) and display (+10). 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 40
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 19% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.8 ″
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,430
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 61
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+14%Top 48% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 13,000+20%Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+19% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.34 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+3% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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