Dell 16 Plus DB16250 vs Dell DB14250

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Dell 16 Plus DB16250 takes 6 weighted points vs 3, winning on Storage, Refresh Rate, Amazon Rating. The Dell DB14250 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1500

4.1 (26)

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Dell DB14250

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1500

4 (71)

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Use-Case Scores

Category	16 Plus DB16250	DB14250
Gaming	3.7/10	3.2/10
Productivity	5.7/10	5.4/10
Programming	6/10	5.6/10
Engineering / 3D	4.6/10	4.3/10
Student	5.6/10	5.6/10
Travel / Portability	6.3/10	6.3/10
AI Workloads	4.5/10	4.2/10
Value for Money	6/10	5.6/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec	16 Plus DB16250	DB14250
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 288V	Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
PassMark Score	19,876	19,876
CPU Cores	4P+4E	4P+4E
GPU	Integrated (Intel iGPU)	Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score	—	—
RAM	32 GB DDR5	32 GB DDR5
RAM Upgradeable	No (soldered)	No (soldered)
Storage	2 TBSSD	1 TBSSD
Display	16″ IPS	14″ IPS
Resolution	2560x1600	2560x1600
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Pixel Density	189 PPI	216 PPI
Touchscreen	No	No
Weight	3.42 lbs	3.42 lbs
Thickness	0.67″	0.67″
Amazon Rating	4.1 ★ (26)	4 ★ (71)
Value Score	6/10	5.6/10

CPU Comparison

Both run near-identical CPU performance (19,876 PassMark).

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.7/10 vs 5.4/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

16 Plus DB16250: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 120 Hz. DB14250: 14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. The Dell 16 Plus DB16250's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.