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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 134 GB/s (LPDDR5X-8400) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | — |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 13 TOPS (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (Arrow Lake-H, up to 45 W) CPU: 16-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz; Core Ultra 9 285H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB or RTX 5060 8 GB plus Intel Arc 140T (handles graphics and creative workloads) | 6-core |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2025 (successor to Inspiron 16 Plus) | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Available | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | 100% sRGB color | — |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels (total screen pixel count) | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) |
| Size | 16-inch (Diagonal) | 13 inches |
| Type | Anti-glare 16:10 IPS display; 2.5K 90 Hz standard (high-resolution panel) | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,199.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,680,000 | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (16-core) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB; Core Ultra 9 285H with RTX 5060 8 GB option; Intel Arc-only configurations available (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Microsoft |
| Model | Dell Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Ice Blue or Midnight Blue (official factory color options) | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (metal chassis for durability) | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | 2.1 kg (varies by configuration) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 8400 MHz (soldered); 32 GB configuration (higher multitasking capability) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | UFS (removable) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours (Dell-rated) with 90 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 50 Wh (nominal) |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello and privacy shutter (sharper video calls) | 1080p Full HD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Dell 16 Plus (2025) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button, Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch |