Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
41.5Performance61.1
23.3Display44.9
65.7Battery78.5
56.6Portability75.9
3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+20). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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)
- 34% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 74 Wh
- 30% higher charging: 130 W vs 100 W
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 66
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 57
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 700 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 2,952+27%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 14,965+19%Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+34% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 15.9 h+59% |
| Charging | 130 W+30% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 1.44 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm | 15.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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