Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
60chipPerformance36.7
26.5Display35.1
52Battery62.7
42.3Portability62.5
2 spec wins — Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 163 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 scores 46.7 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 37
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 42
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 24% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPCAMM2 (LPDDR5X-8533) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | — | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,390Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,276Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12.8 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.65 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 24.7 mm | 21.2 mm+14% |
| Material | — | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, headset jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD RGB HDR with shutter (8MP IR optional) | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in palmrest (Control Vault 3+) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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