Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12
41.5Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
65.7Battery—
56.6Portability83.2
3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11). Framework Laptop 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 31% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 57
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 33% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.94 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,449
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Top 86% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Top 55% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 1.3 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / Linux |
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