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General

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Series

Dell Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Dell 16S1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Document title: Dell 16S DS16260.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

DB162501Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Exact current US default Offer ID db16250_fixed_20: Core Ultra 7 256V, 16 GB LPDDR5x, 1 TB Gen4x4 QLC SSD, QHD non-touch, Ice Blue, Home and fingerprint power button. Touch, 32 GB and other CPU configurations excluded.

DS16260, YC11F3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026John Lewis (UK) listing for Dell 16S DS16260, Core Ultra 7, 16 GB, 512 GB, 16 inch QHD+, Frost Blue. Manufacturer part number YC11F. This listing identifies the stored configuration.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 20256Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/dell-transforms-ai-pc-portfolio-for-anywhere-productivityRead 7 October 2026January 6, 2025 maker portfolio announcement explicitly introduces Dell 16 Plus and separate 16 Plus 2-in-1. This is announcement, not first sale.

14 May 20267Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Engadget article dated May 14, 2026 reports Dell's introduction of the 14S and 16S.

Status

Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Current exact db16250_fixed_20 remains offered with purchase control and shipping estimate. Page purchase control reports temporary technical issue, not discontinuation.

Available7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Released 2026 model with current retail listings. This is lifecycle availability, not a claim about current stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Dell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16S-DS16260-review-A-better-Dell-16-Plus.1368939.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Dell 16S the successor to last year's Dell 16 Plus.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Dell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16S-DS16260-review-A-better-Dell-16-Plus.1368939.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Dell 16S the successor to last year's Dell 16 Plus.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

US, GB7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026US availability from the article. UK availability from the John Lewis listing.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Ice Blue1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Frost Blue3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Product title names Frost Blue. ITPro confirms a Frost Blue unit and says a darker grey tone is also sold.

Segment

Mainstream6Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/dell-transforms-ai-pc-portfolio-for-anywhere-productivityRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch introduces Dell 16 Plus in the consumer Plus tier, balancing versatility and productivity between base everyday and premium products. Mainstream classification is corroborated by the exact Notebookcheck midrange multimedia description.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16-Plus-laptop-review-A-wave-goodbye-to-the-Inspiron-series.1028836.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Introduction identifies mass-market midrange multimedia product. Stored Mainstream classification.

Mainstream7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Article calls the 14S and 16S mid-range general productivity laptops.

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Clamshell1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views section: ordinary hinged laptop with a display hinge that opens to 180 degrees. No detachable or 360 degree hinge is listed.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width356.78Depth250.6Thickness (max)16.99mm(14 × 9.9 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Live US maximum height 16.99 mm and brochure technical table agree. Manual rear height 15.57 mm is separately named and is not substituted for the overall maximum.

Width356.8Depth251.4Thickness (min)15.3Thickness (max)15.4mm(14 × 9.9 × 0.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 3 gives width 356.80 mm and depth 251.40 mm. Its front height 6.88 mm and rear height 11.37 mm do not fit a laptop that holds a 70 Wh battery, so the thickness comes from the review spec tables, see those sources.6Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/07/24/dell-16s-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list copied from Dell: 356.8 x 251.4 mm, thickness about 15.3 to 15.4 mm at the peak. ITPro and Trusted Reviews print 15.3 mm. The manual's 6.88 mm front and 11.37 mm rear heights are not used.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.87kg(4.1 lb)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Current page starting weight and original manual non-touch reference are 1.87 kg. Configuration and manufacturing variability apply.

1.79kg(3.9 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 3: 1.79 kg (3.95 lb) with a non-touch display and 1.88 kg (4.16 lb) with a touch display. The non-touch value is stored. Dell's marketing starting weight is 3.9 lb (1.77 kg), which Engadget, the John Lewis listing and both reviews repeat.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Listing weight 1770 g, the same as Dell's marketing starting weight. The manual's 1.79 kg for non-touch configurations is stored.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Aluminium5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Review: sturdy two-tone CNC-machined recycled aluminum chassis, with a frosty coating on the palm rest, base and lid. Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 2560x1600 IPS 120 Hz, 1.77 kg, 70 Wh.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Aluminium5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Same aluminum chassis statement. Separate lid and base materials are not itemised.

Max hinge angle

180°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026

180°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front view caution: the maximum operating angle for the display hinge is 180 degrees.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026Maker military testing table and footnote claim independent MIL-STD-810H tests in May 2024, including shock, drop, transport, bench handling and rapid freeze/thaw. This does not certify military use.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

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IPS3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Display line: 16 inch non-touch, QHD+ 2560x1600, 48-120Hz, WVA, anti-glare, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision. WVA is Dell's name for a wide-viewing-angle LCD. ITPro and Trusted Reviews both call the panel IPS.5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Spec box: 16in IPS HDR 120Hz, 2,560 x 1,600.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Matte1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: anti-glare. Touch is not supported on this option.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 20263Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ADell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V

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BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	120	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: QHD+ 2560 x 1600, 48 Hz to 120 Hz (variable).3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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500nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: luminance (typical) 500 nits.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: color gamut 100% sRGB. Coverage or volume is not stated.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 option three: Series 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 355.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Intel1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ADell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	Intel Lion Cove	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	Intel Skymont	2.2	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 256V table: four performance and four low-power efficiency cores, both 2.2 GHz base, with 4.8/3.7 GHz maxima. Generic processor power limits are not laptop configured limits.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16-Plus-laptop-review-A-wave-goodbye-to-the-Inspiron-series.1028836.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 256V specification identifies Lion Cove P cores and Skymont efficiency cores. Clock and count maker values remain. Static chipset names, not review measurements.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.3	4.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.7	3.5

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 option three: 4 performance cores at 2.3 to 4.7 GHz and 4 low power efficient cores at 1.7 to 3.5 GHz, 8 threads, no efficient cores. Processor wattage 25 W is the chip's generic base power and is not stored as the laptop's configured limit.2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 4 P-cores (base 2.3, turbo 4.7 GHz) and 4 LP E-cores (base 1.7, turbo 3.5 GHz), no E-cores. Same as the Dell manual.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 20262Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

12MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

12MB2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm7Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 7 October 2026Intel exact 256V chart CPU lithography cell states TSMC N3B. TSMC defines its N3 process family as 3 nm FinFET. Stored 3 nm compute process class, not physical gate length or the process of every package tile.12Maker product pagetsmc.com/english/dedicatedFoundry/technology/logic/l_3nmRead 7 October 2026Foundry 3 nm technology description explicitly defines N3 as 3 nm FinFET technology. Used with the Intel exact 256V CPU lithography TSMC N3B row to identify process class. No transistor dimension measurement is inferred.

1.8nm2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU lithography row says Intel 18A, stored as 1.8 as on the other Panther Lake products in the catalog. The GPU tile is a separate Intel 3 die.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

47TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel NPU Peak TOPS Int8 is 47, not total CPU/GPU/NPU throughput.

49TOPS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: up to 49 TOPS for the Core Ultra 7 355.2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU peak 49 TOPS (INT8).

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Only integrated graphics listed in supported GPU table, matching the exact maker integrated Intel Arc configuration.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Arc 140V4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Intel Graphics1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 22 and 23: Intel Graphics with the Core Ultra 5, 7 and 9 processors. Shared system memory.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

16GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 6: memory is onboard and not upgradable, dual-channel LPDDR5x at 7467 MT/s, 16 GB or 32 GB. The 16 GB configuration is the reference.

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

8,533MT/s1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Selected detailed maker row says up to 8533 MT/s. Memory table specifies 8533 MT/s. Published configured rating, not a measured memory clock.

7,467MT/s1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

23Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Memory table specifies memory on processor and no slots. 32 GB family maximum requires another CPU package and is omitted for unchanged 256V.

Soldered1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 256V memory specification states a 16 GB maximum. Dell confirms memory on processor with no slots, matching selected 16 GB package. Family 32 GB requires another processor and is excluded.

32GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Published 1 TB converted exactly to decimal 1000 GB. Current claimed QLC drive is not assumed identical to a same-capacity reviewed TLC drive.

512GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage section: 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB TLC M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 drives. The 512 GB option is the reference.

Storage type

NVMe SSD3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ADell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Internal slots and storage tables explicitly show one M.2 2230 SSD connector and a separate 2230 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connector, which is excluded. Installed Gen4 interface does not prove a separately published physical connector maximum generation.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 8 and 11: one M.2 Key-M 2230 slot for the SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, and one M.2 2230 Key-E slot for the Wi-Fi card. The Key-E slot is not storage.

M.2 slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ADell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Yes
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes

Source3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Chapter 1 views p. 6 and external ports table pp. 15-16. USB-A and headset jack are right. HDMI and two distinct USB-C are left. Supported Power Delivery and 65 W adapter do not establish per-port accepted input maxima. Complete external ports table also explicitly states media-card reader Not supported. No extra physical SD or microSD connector is inferred.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views section: right side has the headset jack and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. Left side has HDMI 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and two Thunderbolt 4 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1. Table 7: no media-card reader. The power-adapter port is USB Type-C. Accepted USB-C charging input is not stated (the manual says 65 W for best performance, 27 W minimum), so charging_in_w is left out. Peripheral output power is not stated.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: two Intel Wi-Fi 7 modules (BE213 and BE211). The reviewed unit's module is not stated, so the module is left out.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026BE201 wireless-table option states 2.4/5/6 GHz. Its 802.11be row is mislabelled Wi-Fi 6 in this manual, so exact current maker Wi-Fi 7 claim takes precedence. Driver, OS and local regulations apply.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2011Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.43Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wireless module table BE201 option says Bluetooth 5.4. OS affects Bluetooth functionality. AX211 5.3 variant excluded.

6.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card on both options. The Trusted Reviews spec table says 5.4, which is not stored.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

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Single colour1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: lattice, spill-resistant keyboard with traditional LED backlight. The colour comes from Trusted Reviews, see that source.4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review says the white backlighting is serviceable but dull. Stored as a single colour.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Yes4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: the larger chassis adds a number pad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

Width133Height90mm(5.2 × 3.5 in)3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026A00 Table 16 lists Horizontal 133 and Vertical 90. Notebookcheck explicitly reports matching 13.3 x 9 cm. LaptopMedia 132 x 90 is a secondary discrepancy and does not override maker.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16-Plus-laptop-review-A-wave-goodbye-to-the-Inspiron-series.1028836.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Touchpad paragraph states 13.3 x 9 cm, confirming maker 133 x 90 table dimensions. Exact decimal conversion to millimetres.

Width130Height90mm(5.1 × 3.5 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16: 130 mm horizontal, 90 mm vertical.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Mechanical4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: trackpad buttons with a satisfyingly mechanical press.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Camera table 15 pp. 19-20 explicitly gives 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps in both touch and non-touch options. IR resolution is separate.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 15: FHD RGB and IR camera with user presence detection. Still 2.07 MP. Video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. No privacy shutter is mentioned.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Camera table 15 explicitly gives FHD plus Infrared camera for computers with non-touch screen, matching selected configuration.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front view: infrared camera and emitter support Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

Physical shutter3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete front view names the physical sliding camera shutter.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

23Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly states two speakers. Bare 2 W average lacks a per-driver versus total basis, so total power is omitted.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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4W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: two speakers, speaker output average 2W+2W=4W, peak 10 W + 10 W = 20 W. The average is stored.

Audio features

Waves MaxxAudio Pro, Dolby Atmos2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026

Cirrus Logic SmartAmps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: audio controller Cirrus Logic SmartAmps.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

23Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete front view explicitly names left and right microphones.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: dual-array digital microphones. Front view lists a left and a right microphone.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

64Wh3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026

70Wh1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 19: 3-cell, 70 Wh lithium ion, 11.70 VDC, ExpressCharge. A 70 Wh battery is the only option listed.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Power adapter table 17 pp. 20-21 specifies 65 W USB-C. Model-specific maker brochure p. 13 separately establishes shipment inclusion for the represented US hardware. Per-port charging-input limits are not inferred.

65W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 17: 65 W AC adapter, USB Type-C.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

13Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete major-component figure and fan removal procedure name one internal cooling fan.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

ADell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V

Name
Ultra Performance
Quiet

Source10Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/dell-16-plus-db16250-review-a-beautiful-laptop-with-a-dark-secretRead 7 October 2026Exact DB16250 test method explicitly activates Ultra Performance in Dell Optimizer. Battery method explicitly activates Quiet. Only proved profile names are stored. No power limits inferred from reviews. Other thermal profiles are not claimed absent.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Exact selected page Palmrest says power button with Fingerprint Reader. Generic optional reader wording does not establish every regional SKU.

None1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Top view: the power button gives standard power control. The hardware security table lists no fingerprint reader. PCWorld says its OLED unit has no fingerprint reader.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3195908/dell-16s-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Windows Hello facial recognition, no fingerprint reader. The reviewed unit is the OLED touch configuration (Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 1 TB). No other measured values are stored from it, since its display differs from the stored configuration.

TPM

2.08Maker product pagedell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetailsRead 7 October 2026Exact DB16250 is in Compatible Systems for Nuvoton TPM 2.0 firmware utility. Firmware 7.2.4.1 is separate from the TPM standard version. The public page redirected to Italian locale with the same driver ID and compatibility list.

2.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 25: TPM 2.0 discrete, with FIPS 140-3 and TCG certification.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026External ports table 7 printed p. 16 explicitly states security-cable slot Not supported.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: security-cable slot, one wedge-shaped lock slot. The slot's side is not stated.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supported operating systems: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Windows 11 Home is stored from the review spec tables.

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Windows1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,360:14Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 20261360:1 at peak brightness with a 0.36 nit black level. At 50% brightness the colorimeter reads 1120:1 with a 0.14 nit black level. The test data table lists 1360:1.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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97%4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 2560x1600 WVA, non-touch, 70 Wh. Test data table: sRGB 97%. The instrument is called a colorimeter in the text and not named. The panel was running at 60 Hz in this review.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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74%4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: DCI-P3 74%, Adobe RGB 73% to 74%. Stored as published coverage.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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2,689points4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: Geekbench 6 single core 2689. The Geekbench 6 minor version and the power mode are not stated.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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10,952points4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: Geekbench 6 multi core 10952. Same note as single core.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6,042MB/s4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026CrystalDiskMark read 6041.96 MB/s, stored as 6042. Write was 3942.12 MB/s. ITPro measured a different read speed on another unit and is not used.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

ADell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V

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BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Productivity	150	18.17

Source4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026PCMark 10 Modern Office battery test at 150 nits: 18 hours 10 minutes (18.17 h). Test workload stored as productivity. The Windows power mode is not stated. Smart charging, which limits charge to about 80%, is on by default per the review, and the review does not say it was changed for the run.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026

Yes7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Article says both models come with Windows 11 and are Copilot+ PCs.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026Model-specific technical and sustainability sections claim ENERGY STAR 8.0.

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EPEAT

Gold2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026US maker model brochure says EPEAT Gold with Climate+ subject to country variation. Official exact DB16250 United States Gold Active entry independently verified. No Portugal registration is inherited.11Certification listepeat.net/product-details/ec6f1ba10601472792cd2c9227d5e804Read 7 October 2026Official United States registration for exact Dell 16 Plus DB16250 model states Gold, Active, registered February 18, 2025. US country identity was explicitly read. No Portuguese UPC or registration date is inherited.

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Other certifications

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TÜV Rheinland low blue light1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell low blue light display section: the display complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Laptop, 65 W USB-C power adapter, Documentation2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026Brochure page 13 explicitly says the laptop ships with a 65 W USB-C power adapter. Review states documentation. Recommended accessories are not included.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16-Plus-laptop-review-A-wave-goodbye-to-the-Inspiron-series.1028836.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Accessories states only AC adapter and paperwork in addition to laptop. Maker US brochure independently identifies included 65 W USB-C adapter.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026Original model-specific maker US brochure p. 13 explicitly states that the laptop ships with a 65 W USB-C power adapter. Optional monitor, dock and accessory bundles are excluded.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16-Plus-laptop-review-A-wave-goodbye-to-the-Inspiron-series.1028836.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Accessories And Warranty explicitly states one-year limited manufacturer warranty for US purchases. Optional service upgrades excluded.

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Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Mail-in1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Selected US Base Warranty states Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In. A duration is not stated and is omitted.

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Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptop1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptopRead 7 October 2026Live selected page advertises 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz. Original and current manuals document only 120 Hz non-touch QHD options. The unresolved accepted maximum and panel-specific typical luminance, gamut and type claims are omitted.

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Spec sheet

www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.external2Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/briefs-summaries/dell-16-plus-product-brochure.pdf.externalRead 7 October 2026Original Dell DB16250 22-page product brochure read directly from maker PDF. No DB14250 or convertible DB06250 facts are substituted.

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Manual

katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdf3Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-N-DB16250-N2-903/dell-16-plus-db16250-om-en-us_.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell March 2025 A00 Owner manual, DB16250 P137F001, read through public producer-document mirror. Current maker HTML display table also checked and confirms the unresolved QHD 120 Hz versus exact-store 60 Hz discrepancy.

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell 16S DS16260 Setup and Specifications, May 2026 Rev. A00, regulatory model P150F. This is a third-party mirror of the Dell document. dell.com was not opened. The manual covers every configuration of DS16260. The reference configuration here is Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB and the QHD+ 2560 x 1600 non-touch display, which is option three of Table 20. Several other options (Core Ultra 5, 9 and X7 chips, FHD+ and OLED displays, 1 and 2 TB) are not stored.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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