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Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 (DB06250)

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A big laptop, crushed by the weight of its convertible ambitions
Dell’s freshly renamed and reclassified 16 Plus 2-in-1 (model DB06250, which starts at $999.99; $1,449.99 as tested) aims to blend robust performance with a versatile design in a large-format convertible laptop. However, the nature of a 16-inch 2-in-1 presents a unique challenge: While convertible laptops aim for portability and intuitive tablet use, a display of this size is often unwieldy and bulky as a tablet. The Dell 16 Plus struggles to mitigate the inherent problems of size and weight, leading to a design that feels physically cumbersome and, coupled with somewhat disappointing performance, ultimately weighs down what is otherwise a well-made laptop. For a truly portable and long-lasting 16-inch convertible, we recommend the Editors’ Choice-award-winning LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 16 (2025).Configurations and Pricing: A Three-Tier 2-in-1
The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 (DB06250) is available in multiple configurations, with varying processors, memory, and storage options. The base configuration, which starts at $999.99, includes an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor with Intel Arc 130V integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. This version has a standard, 16-inch IPS touch-screen display with FHD+ (1,920 by 1,200) resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.
Our midrange version tested in this review is a step-up model with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics, 32GB of memory, 1TB of SSD storage, and a better display. It’s still 16 inches but has a sharper 2,560-by-1,600-pixel resolution, a faster 90Hz refresh rate, and superior mini-LED technology (more on that later). This model sells for $1,449.99.
The top model moves up to the best CPU option, an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V with Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics. The other upgrades stay the same, but the price bumps up to $1,699.98.Design: More Laptop Than Tablet
While 16-inch convertible 2-in-1 laptops are pretty rare, they do exist. The larger format and convertible design usually focus less on portability and more on creating different ways to interact with the system, such as digital illustration for hobbyists or professionals, and handwritten note-taking. It’s unclear which use cases Dell had in mind, but the lack of portability is certainly evident.
Tipping the scales at 4.52 pounds, this is no featherweight. While that weight is fine for a desktop replacement laptop, picking it up in tablet mode is like hefting an anchor. You might have the option of using this as a tablet, but that doesn’t make it as portable as most 2-in-1 laptops. In fact, it’s more than a pound heavier than the LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 16, and you’ll feel every ounce of it.
The aluminum chassis is available in shades of blue: Ice Blue, which is more of a silvery color, and Midnight Blue, the darker, blue-gray finish used on our review model. If it didn’t have blue in the name of the color, I would simply call this a dark gray or even a near black, but it is ever so slightly tinted blue, so I’ll go with it. Regardless of your chosen color, the laptop features a color-matched touchpad and color-coordinated keycaps. The result is quite slick-looking, if not particularly exciting.
Dell’s aluminum construction is also sturdy, though you’ll feel some noticeable flexing when you lift the open laptop by one corner, which I’d expect from any slim 16-inch machine. The dual axle hinge, which lets you use the laptop in display, tent, and tablet modes, is also fairly sturdy and will hold its position well when you use the touch screen in laptop mode.

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