Dell 16 Plus DB16250 vs Dell DB14250

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Dell 16 Plus DB16250 takes 6 weighted points vs 3, winning on Storage, Refresh Rate, Amazon Rating. Read our comprehensive Dell 16 Plus DB16250 review or see the full Dell DB14250 review. 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

Category16 Plus DB16250DB14250
Gaming3.7/103.2/10
Productivity5.7/105.4/10
Programming6/105.6/10
Engineering / 3D4.6/104.3/10
Student5.6/105.6/10
Travel / Portability6.3/106.3/10
AI Workloads4.5/104.2/10
Value for Money6/105.6/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec16 Plus DB16250DB14250
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288VIntel Core Ultra 9 288V
PassMark Score19,87619,876
CPU Cores4P+4E4P+4E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage2 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density189 PPI216 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.42 lbs3.42 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.67″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (26)4 ★ (71)
Value Score6/105.6/10

CPU Comparison

Both run near-identical CPU performance (19,876 PassMark). Read more in our in-depth 16 Plus DB16250 benchmark breakdown and DB14250 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

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.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

16 Plus DB16250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 2 TBSSD. DB14250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.42 lbs / 0.67″ vs 3.42 lbs / 0.67″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 6.3.

Value

Value scores land 6/10 vs 5.6/10. The Dell 16 Plus DB16250 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell 16 Plus DB16250 — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Dell 16 Plus DB16250 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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