Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) - Specs

    • AUO 37CR5-B160QAT (AUO1AB3)
    • Color accuracy 
    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • up to 32GB
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro
    • Battery
    • 64Wh
    • 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
    • optional
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • optional
    • Microphone
    • Digital-array microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    All Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) configurations

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    CPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) series.

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    GPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) series.

    The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.

    Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 c[...]

    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)

    How to open Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) – disassembly and upgrade options

    Read our Disassembly Guide