Dell Pro 16 Plus vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
46.1chipPerformancechip39.8
62.7chipGraphicschip56
23.3Displayspec-based26.5
40Batteryspec-based46.7
56.5Portabilityspec-based59.5
2 spec wins — Dell Pro 16 Plus3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro 16 Plus scores 43.8 against 43.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro 16 Plus edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 16 Plus
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 40
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 56
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 10% lower thickness: 21.4 mm vs 23.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 11% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 1.84 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 60 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.84 kg | 1.63 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 21.4 mm+10% | 23.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (bottom) on WLAN models |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p RGB HDR with IR, privacy shutter | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader optional | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro 16 Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Pro |
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