Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
41.5Performancechip48.9
23.3Display38.3
65.7Battery46.7
56.6Portability46.1
4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) scores 45 against 45.2 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 46
- 67% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 18% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 23.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,449
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 75W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 40% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+67% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | 135 W+4% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg+8% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+18% | 23.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD input 65-100W), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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