Dell DB14250 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

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

Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 takes 7 weighted points vs 3.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Price, Value Score. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Dell DB14250

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

Under $1500
4 (71)
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Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1300
4 (6)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDB14250ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
Gaming3.2/103.4/10
Productivity5.4/105.2/10
Programming5.6/105/10
Engineering / 3D4.3/104.4/10
Student5.6/105.4/10
Travel / Portability6.3/105.6/10
AI Workloads4.2/104.4/10
Value for Money5.6/106.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDB14250ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288VIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
PassMark Score19,87625,023
CPU Cores4P+4E6P+10E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density216 PPI138 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.42 lbs3.9 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.77″
Amazon Rating4 ★ (71)4 ★ (6)
Value Score5.6/106.3/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3's Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is ~26% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (25,023 vs 19,876). 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 5.2/10. 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 T16 Gen 3: 16″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DB14250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. ThinkPad T16 Gen 3: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.42 lbs / 0.67″ vs 3.9 lbs / 0.77″. The Dell DB14250 is 0.5 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 5.6.

Value

Value scores land 5.6/10 vs 6.3/10. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Dell DB14250 only if portability matter more to you.

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