Dell 16 Plus

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) Dell 16 Plus

Date Published: 14 Oct 2025

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
Intel Arc Graphics 140V
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
4000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.87 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.8 For Work Good

5.8 For Gaming Average

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Review

Dell 16 Plus in-depth review

At first glance, the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) is a triumph of industrial design. It’s elegant, beautifully crafted from premium materials, and features a stunning QHD+ display that bursts with vibrant color. It feels like a machine that belongs in a category well above its "Plus" branding. But as we discovered, this gorgeous exterior hides some fundamental and unfixable compromises. Beneath the flawless finish lies a laptop that makes critical trade-offs in user-friendliness and long-term value, forcing us to ask a difficult question: is this premium experience just skin deep?You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/dell-16-plus-db16250/Specs, Drivers, What's in the boxDrivers All drivers and utilities for this not[...]

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Pros

Exceptionally elegant and premium all-aluminium design
Stunning QHD+ display with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage
Very good battery life for a 16-inch laptop
Comfortable keyboard with a dedicated NumPad
Modern port selection including Thunderbolt 4
IR camera with a physical privacy shutter

Cons

Soldered RAM with no upgrade options
Aggressive PWM screen flicker at all brightness levels
Highly reflective glossy screen
Limited physical ports (only one USB-A, no SD card reader)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)Power off the laptop and place it on a flat surface. Undo the nine screws (a mix of captive and standard) that secure the bottom plate. Work a plastic pry tool around the edges until the aluminium bottom panel pops free.Battery RemovalThis model comes with a 64Wh lithium-ion battery. Pull out the connector using the simple pull-tab design. Undo the five Phillips-head screws securing the battery and lift it out.MemoryThe memory is soldered to the mainboard and cannot be upgraded. Dell equips this m[...]