Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
46.1chipPerformancechip55.1
62.7chipGraphicschip61
26.5Displayspec-based29.8
40Batteryspec-based42.7
76.9Portabilityspec-based53.4
2 spec wins — Dell Pro 13 Plus PB132504 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 scores 47.7 against 47.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250
- 31% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.79 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 19.8 mm vs 24.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 46
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 16 ″+20% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 57 Wh+4% |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+31% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 19.8 mm+20% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (one USB 2.0, two 5Gbps with one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p RGB HDR with IR | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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