Dell 16 Plus DB16250 vs Samsung Book5 Pro

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

Winner: Dell 16 Plus DB16250

Dell 16 Plus DB16250 takes 9 weighted points vs 5.8, winning on RAM, Storage, Weight. 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)
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VS

Samsung Book5 Pro

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1800
4.3 (60)
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Use-Case Scores

Category16 Plus DB16250Book5 Pro
Gaming3.7/103.3/10
Productivity5.7/105.4/10
Programming6/105.3/10
Engineering / 3D4.6/104/10
Student5.6/105.4/10
Travel / Portability6.3/106.6/10
AI Workloads4.5/103.5/10
Value for Money6/104.5/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec16 Plus DB16250Book5 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288VIntel Core Ultra 7 256V
PassMark Score19,87619,902
CPU Cores4P+4E4P+4E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM32 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage2 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS16″ AMOLED
Resolution2560x16002880x1800
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Pixel Density189 PPI212 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.42 lbs3.7 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.5″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (26)4.3 ★ (60)
Value Score6/104.5/10

CPU Comparison

The Samsung Book5 Pro's Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is ~0% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,902 vs 19,876). 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. Book5 Pro: 16″ AMOLED 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. The Samsung Book5 Pro's AMOLED panel is the clear quality win.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

16 Plus DB16250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 2 TBSSD. Book5 Pro: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.42 lbs / 0.67″ vs 3.7 lbs / 0.5″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 6.6.

Value

Value scores land 6/10 vs 4.5/10. The Dell 16 Plus DB16250 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell 16 Plus DB16250 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Samsung Book5 Pro only if portability matter more to you.

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