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Dell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

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16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Released May 2026.7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Same article: Intel models of the 14S and 16S are on sale in the US from May 2026 at prices from about $1,320. AMD versions follow later in May. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
16in
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 355
GPU
Intel Graphics
Weight (published)
1.79kg

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At a glance

Ports

  • 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1
  • HDMI 2.1
  • 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 3.5 mm audio

All specs

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General

Series
Dell 16S1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Document title: Dell 16S DS16260.
Model numbers
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
Not available
Announced
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
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.
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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, GB7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026US availability from the article. UK availability from the John Lewis listing.
Colours
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
Mainstream7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Article calls the 14S and 16S mid-range general productivity laptops.
Form factor
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

Front and side, drawn to scale.

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.
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
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
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°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)
Not available

Display

Screen size
16in(40.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Pixel density
188.7ppi
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
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel part number
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
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
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
25601600120Yes
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
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Native panel colour depth
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
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
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
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Second display
Not available

Processor

Processor
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
Intel1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Core configuration
Core typeCountBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
Performance42.34.7
Low-power efficiency41.73.5
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
8
Cores labelled performance
4
Cores labelled efficiency
4
Threads
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
4.7GHz
L3 cache
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.
Process
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)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
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

Discrete GPU
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
GPU
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Integrated GPU
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

Installed RAM
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
LPDDR5X1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
RAM speed
7,467MT/s1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Memory channels
21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
RAM upgrade
Soldered1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
32GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Storage

Installed storage
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 SSD1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Storage slots
Form factorInterfacePCIe generationPCIe lanesCountOccupied
M.2 2230PCIe NVMe441Yes
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
1
Free storage slots
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
4

Ports

Ports
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CThunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.12Left40Thunderbolt 4Yes
HDMIHDMI 2.11LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 11Left5Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 11Right5Not availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available1RightNot availableNot availableNot 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
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
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 bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Bluetooth
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
Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts
Not available
Key switches
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
Yes4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: the larger chassis adds a number pad.
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Touchpad size
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 mechanism
Mechanical4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: trackpad buttons with a satisfyingly mechanical press.

Camera and audio

Webcam
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 login
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
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Total speaker power
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
Cirrus Logic SmartAmps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: audio controller Cirrus Logic SmartAmps.
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

Battery energy
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 life
Not available
Adapter rated output
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 connector
USB-C1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available

Cooling

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Fans
Not available
Vapor chamber
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Power modes
Not available

Security

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
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
Not available
Security lock slot
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

Operating system
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
Windows1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Security updates until
Not available

Measured display

Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
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)
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
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)
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)
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
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-core
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 graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
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 rates
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Measured noise and temperature

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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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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

Battery runtime per test
TestBrightness (nits)Hours (h)
Productivity15018.17
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 runtime
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Video runtime
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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

Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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
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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.

In the box

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Power adapter included
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Warranty

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Warranty service
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