Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
41.5Performance33
23.3Display26.5
65.7Battery36.7
56.6Portability75.2
6 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and performance (+9). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) 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 33
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 37
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 90% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 53 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 57
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 29% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.94 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (QHD+) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330+1%Bottom 10% | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+49%Bottom 36% | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+90% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W+100% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 1.38 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm | 17.7 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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