Dell 16 Plus DB16250 vs Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

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

Winner: Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH takes 7.5 weighted points vs 5.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, Refresh Rate, Amazon Rating. Read our comprehensive Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or see the full Dell 16 Plus DB16250 review. The Dell 16 Plus DB16250 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Dell 16 Plus DB16250

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

Under $1500
4.1 (26)
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Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1700
5 (3)
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Use-Case Scores

Category16 Plus DB16250AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH
Gaming3.7/106.4/10
Productivity5.7/106.1/10
Programming6/106.2/10
Engineering / 3D4.6/106.3/10
Student5.6/105.9/10
Travel / Portability6.3/106/10
AI Workloads4.5/106.3/10
Value for Money6/108.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec16 Plus DB16250AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288VAMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370
PassMark Score19,87635,173
CPU Cores4P+4E4P+8S
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score—20,472
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage2 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density189 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.42 lbs4.19 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.79″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (26)5 ★ (3)
Value Score6/108.3/10

CPU Comparison

The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 is ~77% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (35,173 vs 19,876). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth 16 Plus DB16250 benchmark breakdown and AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070, 20,472 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright. See where it ranks in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.7/10 vs 6.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Dell 16 Plus DB16250 will typically outlast the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH unplugged.

Display

16 Plus DB16250: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 120 Hz. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

16 Plus DB16250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 2 TBSSD. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.42 lbs / 0.67″ vs 4.19 lbs / 0.79″. The Dell 16 Plus DB16250 is 0.8 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 6.

Value

Value scores land 6/10 vs 8.3/10. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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