Dell DB14250 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

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

Winner: Dell DB14250

Dell DB14250 takes 8 weighted points vs 3, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Pixel Density. The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Dell DB14250

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

Under $1500
4 (71)
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1400
4.6 (169)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDB14250ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
Gaming3.2/102.8/10
Productivity5.4/103.8/10
Programming5.6/104/10
Engineering / 3D4.3/103.5/10
Student5.6/103.8/10
Travel / Portability6.3/102.6/10
AI Workloads4.2/103.3/10
Value for Money5.6/104.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDB14250ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288VAMD Ryzen 5 7535U
PassMark Score19,87616,980
CPU Cores4P+4E6
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM32 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density216 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.42 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.67″null″
Amazon Rating4 ★ (71)4.6 ★ (169)
Value Score5.6/104.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DB14250's Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is ~17% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,876 vs 16,980). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.4/10 vs 3.8/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DB14250: 14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. ThinkPad E16 Gen 2: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DB14250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. ThinkPad E16 Gen 2: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.42 lbs / 0.67″ vs null lbs / null″. The Dell DB14250 is 3.4 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 2.6.

Value

Value scores land 5.6/10 vs 4.7/10. The Dell DB14250 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DB14250 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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