Dell Pro 16 Plus vs Framework Laptop 12
46.1chipPerformancechip28.4
23.3Display26.5
40Battery—
56.5Portability83.2
2 spec wins — Dell Pro 16 Plus2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro 16 Plus scores 40.9 against 40.5 for Framework Laptop 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro 16 Plus edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 16 Plus
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 28
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 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
- 29% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.84 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,649
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.84 kg | 1.3 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 21.4 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, microSD card slot, headset jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p RGB HDR with IR, privacy shutter | — |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader optional | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 / Linux |
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