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Dell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+ vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
Product A: Dell
16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+
86 of 179 known
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED
ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607NA
HP OmniBook 3 14-hy0017nr
HP OmniBook 7 14 (14t-hg000)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hz0099nr
HP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16-by0142nr
HP Laptop 14-dq6199nr
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (14", Gen 11) 14AGP11
Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)
HP OmniBook 3 17-dp0199nr
Change Dell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+
Compare the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11 with
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED
ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607NA
HP OmniBook 3 14-hy0017nr
HP OmniBook 7 14 (14t-hg000)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hz0099nr
HP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16-by0142nr
HP Laptop 14-dq6199nr
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (14", Gen 11) 14AGP11
Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)
HP OmniBook 3 17-dp0199nrProduct B: Lenovo
IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
92 of 179 known
ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607NA
HP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16-by0142nr
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
HP OmniBook 3 17-dp0199nr
Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (14", Gen 11) 14AGP11
Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hy0017nr
HP OmniBook 7 14 (14t-hg000)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hz0099nr
Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)
Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW)
Change Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
Compare the Dell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+ with
ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607NA
HP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16-by0142nr
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
HP OmniBook 3 17-dp0199nr
Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (14", Gen 11) 14AGP11
Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hy0017nr
HP OmniBook 7 14 (14t-hg000)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hz0099nr
Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)
Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P-R9FW)70 of 171 fields differ
- 44 different values
- 26 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 72 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- BatteryA: 70WhB: 50WhDell is 20 Wh higher.
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)A: 500nitsB: 400nitsDell is 100 nits higher.
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.79kg
B1.59kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
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.
Width343.4Depth239.5Thickness (min)17.9Thickness (max)18.9mm(13.5 × 9.4 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Models with PC-ABS top cover: 343.4 x 239.5 x 17.9-18.9 mm. The depth is 241.5 mm with the camera bump. Stored minimum and maximum are the front and rear heights. The aluminium top cover models are thinner and are not this model.
Weight (published)
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
Bottom material
Max hinge angle
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
188.7ppi
148ppi
Panel type
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
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
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
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
ADell 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
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 120 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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)
Not available
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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)
Not available
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
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HDR certification
Not available
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Factory calibrated
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Second display
Not available
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
ADell 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.
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2 | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 1.4 | 3.6 |
CPU cores
8
6
Cores labelled performance
4
2
Cores labelled efficiency
4
4
Threads
Max boost clock
4.7GHz
4.8GHz
L3 cache
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
Not available
NPU performance
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
0 of 9 differ
Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
Not available
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Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory channels
Not available
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+
Not availableBLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 1 | Yes | 16 |
RAM slots
Not available
1
Free RAM slots
Not available
0
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
ADell 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 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2242 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
1
1
Free storage slots
0
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
4
4
Ports
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Ports
ADell 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 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Type | Version | Count | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 5Gbps | 1 | 5 | Yes | 65 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| SD card | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DC in | Round tip power connector | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
2
1
Thunderbolt
Yes
Not available
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 1.4
Card reader
No
Yes
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
65W
Wireless
4 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Not available
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Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
4 of 8 differ
Keyboard layouts
Not available
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
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.
Numpad
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
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Touchpad size
Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Audio features
Microphones
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+
Not availableBLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 18.5 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Cooling
None of 4 known
Fans
Not available
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Vapor chamber
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
Not available
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Security
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Fingerprint
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
Remote management
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
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Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
Geekbench 6 multi-core
3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
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Max fan noise
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
ADell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Productivity | 150 | 18.17 |
BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed use | 150 | 10.56 |
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
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Video runtime
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
Colour certifications
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EPEAT
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Other certifications
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.
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15IWC11_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Green certifications: ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant. Display key features of the 120Hz touch panel: TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software).
In the box
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In the box
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Power adapter included
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Warranty
None of 2 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Warranty service
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Links
Not compared
Product page
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Spec sheet
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Manual
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.
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EPREL registration number
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