Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
42.9Performance41
31.8Display38.4
52Battery50.8
61.4Portability87.9
4 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and display (+7). 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)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 61
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 34% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.87 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 17 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,763+2%Top 48% | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,803Bottom 14% | 11,045+2%Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+1% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.23 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 11.6 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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