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Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
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Dell · 2025

Dell 16 Plus

DB16250

A 16-inch Lunar Lake laptop with a clean keyboard deck and roughly 14 hours of video playback for about 1149 dollars, held back by a plain 300-nit non-touch panel, soldered RAM, and an unverified Linux story on the IPU6 camera platform.

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Scorecard

6.8 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.

  • Battery 8/10
  • Display 6/10
  • Build 7/10
  • Keyboard 7/10
  • Speed 6/10
  • Value 7/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

  • 120Hz screen, smoother motion
  • Long 14h real-world battery

Watch for

  • RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
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Linux

Linux: not tested, likely Windows or macOS-only machine, expand for details
Linux readiness Not rated

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Specs

Specifications for Dell 16 Plus
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 256V
GPUIntel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated)
RAM16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage1 TB
Screen16" 2560x1600 @ 120Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion
Weight1.87 kgaverage weight
Battery64 Wh, around 14 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) work with Linux?
Not verified per distro yet, so we won't guess.
What does the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) cost?
RRP is about 1149 USD; street price is often lower.
Is the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) good for office and web work?
For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
How heavy is the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)?
1.87 kg (4.12 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
What's the battery life like?
A 64 Wh pack, around 14 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.

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from $1,149 RRP

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