Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) vs LG gram Book 16 (16U55U)
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Dell 16 Plus has a sharper screen and has Thunderbolt or USB4, while the LG gram Book 16 has a smoother screen, has a brighter screen and has a touchscreen.
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Key differences
- Sharpness Dell 16 Plus wins
The Dell 16 Plus's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
- Smoothness LG gram Book 16 wins
The LG gram Book 16's 120 Hz screen is smoother than the Dell 16 Plus's 60 Hz one.
- Brightness LG gram Book 16 wins
The LG gram Book 16's screen is brighter (400 against 300 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
- Touchscreen LG gram Book 16 wins
Only the LG gram Book 16 has a touchscreen.
- Ports Dell 16 Plus wins
Only the Dell 16 Plus has Thunderbolt or USB4.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell 16 Plus if…
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 7 gets more out of a modern router.
Choose the LG gram Book 16 if…
- You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 400 nits.
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell 16 Plus leads on ports and wireless, while the LG gram Book 16 leads on the screen. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are powerful enough for photo and video editing, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M |
| AI engine (NPU) | 47 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD, QLC | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | — | 2 |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The Dell 16 Plus has a sharper screen, while the LG gram Book 16 has a smoother screen, has a brighter screen and has a touchscreen.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | — | sRGB 100% (typical) |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Battery and size
The LG gram Book 16 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, and the Dell 16 Plus doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 26 hours |
| Battery capacity | 64 Wh | 77 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.87 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 356.78 x 250.60 x 16.99 mm | 357.0 x 255.2 x 16.4 mm |
| Materials | LCD cover/base: aluminium; bezel/palmrest: plastic | Aluminium lid, palm rest and base; PC/ABS screen bezel (A/C/D parts Al, B part PC/ABS) |
| Durability | Military-grade testing (MIL-STD standard not named) | — |
| Colour | Ice Blue | Titan Black |
| Colours available | Ice Blue | Titan Black |
Ports and wireless
The Dell 16 Plus is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7, and the LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery/charging), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery/charging), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x universal audio jack | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (USB PD charging, 65W), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm 4-pole headset jack |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | None |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | FHD+ | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Numeric keypad, UK English (QWERTY) layout | Full-size backlit, 98 keys with 3-column numeric keypad |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Mylar surface, colour-matched to chassis | Precision touchpad with scroll and gesture function |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and Waves MaxxAudio Pro | Stereo 1.5 W x 2, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | built-in microphone | dual mic |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM, Fingerprint reader | SSD security, Kensington lock |
Software and model
The LG gram Book 16 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Dell 16 Plus doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | KH4PX | 16U55U-H.AU75AN |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |