Dell 16 Plus DB16250 vs Dell Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB

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

Winner: Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Dell 16 Plus DB16250 takes 8.3 weighted points vs 5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Refresh Rate, Pixel Density. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

Dell 16 Plus DB16250

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

Under $1500
4.1 (26)
VS

Dell Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1500
5 (4)

Use-Case Scores

Category16 Plus DB16250Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB
Gaming3.7/103.8/10
Productivity5.7/105.4/10
Programming6/105.8/10
Engineering / 3D4.6/105.5/10
Student5.6/104.9/10
Travel / Portability6.3/104.1/10
AI Workloads4.5/105.8/10
Value for Money6/107.1/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec16 Plus DB16250Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288VAMD Ryzen 7 7730U
PassMark Score19,87618,027
CPU Cores4P+4E8
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score
RAM32 GB DDR564 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage2 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density189 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.42 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.67″0.75″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (26)5 ★ (4)
Value Score6/107.1/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell 16 Plus DB16250's Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is ~10% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,876 vs 18,027). In practice the difference is marginal.

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. Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 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. Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB: 64 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. The Dell Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.42 lbs / 0.67″ vs null lbs / 0.75″. The Dell 16 Plus DB16250 is 3.4 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 4.1.

Value

Value scores land 6/10 vs 7.1/10. The Dell Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell 16 Plus DB16250 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Dell Inspiron Ryzen 7 64 GB only if budget matter more to you.

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