Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
42.9Performance65.6
31.8Display55.5
52Battery98.7
61.4Portability20
2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)8 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+24). 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 portability score: 61 vs 20
- 40% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 52
- 515% higher charging: 400 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763Top 48% | 3,127+13%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 20,220+87%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 99 Wh+55% |
| Charging | 65 W | 400 W+515% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg+40% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+39% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Razer Blade 18 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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