Dell DB14250 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 5.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Refresh Rate, Amazon Rating. Read our comprehensive Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or see the full Dell DB14250 review. The Dell DB14250 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Dell DB14250

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

Under $1500
4 (71)
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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

CategoryDB14250AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH
Gaming3.2/106.4/10
Productivity5.4/106.1/10
Programming5.6/106.2/10
Engineering / 3D4.3/106.3/10
Student5.6/105.9/10
Travel / Portability6.3/106/10
AI Workloads4.2/106.3/10
Value for Money5.6/108.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDB14250AERO 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
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate60 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density216 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.42 lbs4.19 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.79″
Amazon Rating4 ★ (71)5 ★ (3)
Value Score5.6/108.3/10

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 DB14250 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: 5.4/10 vs 6.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Dell DB14250 will typically outlast the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH unplugged.

Display

DB14250: 14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 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

DB14250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 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 DB14250 is 0.8 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 6.

Value

Value scores land 5.6/10 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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