•  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)
    6.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.8 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.8 For Work Good
    5.8 For Gaming Average

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 356.78 x 250.60 x 14.13 - 15.57 mm (14.05" x 9.87" x 0.56")
    • Weight
    • 1.87 kg (4.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 7
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Digital-array microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
    14.05" x 9.87" x 0.56" Dimensions
    1.87 kg (4.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +9% Weight

    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[...]

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