Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs MSI Cyborg 17 B13W
42.9Performancechip41.5
62.7chipGraphics87.6
31.8Displayspec-based48
52Batteryspec-based40.3
61.4Portabilityspec-based35.5
3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)3 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 17 B13W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) scores 47.7 against 47.8 for MSI Cyborg 17 B13W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Cyborg 17 B13W edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 25% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 22.2 mm
- 16% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 55.2 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 17 B13W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 63
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 60W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| 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) | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Bottom 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 17% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+16% | 55.2 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 150 W+131% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+25% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+23% | 22.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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