Design and Build

The Inspiron 16 2-in-1 can be purchased in 16-inch size. It has an aluminum chassis that is 18.9mm thick. The weight of the laptop is 2.02kg. Customers can choose between Midnight Blue and Fog Blue colors. It's a backlit keyboard, 360-degree hinge, and Gorilla Glass touchscreen the device has. The device has a reversible structure that is good for any purposes. It's a highly appreciated device by the end-users who have nothing but positive words but also mention that it is heavier than XPS 13.

• Aluminum chassis, 18.9mm thick
• Backlit keyboard, 360-degree hinge
• Gorilla Glass touchscreen
• Convertible design
• No plastic chassis

Inspiron 16 2-in-1 Display

The Inspiron 16 has a 16-inch FHD+ touchscreen (1920x1200, 60Hz) or a 2.5K touchscreen (2560x1600, 60Hz) with 300 nits brightness and ~141 PPI. It also has a digitizer. It is a bigger display than XPS 13 but not as clear. According to other users, it is more than practical and advocates of its potential but also reports a low-light condition.

• FHD+ or 2.5K touchscreen
• 1920x1200 or 2560x1600, ~141 PPI
• 300 nits brightness
• Gorilla Glass
• No 120Hz refresh

Performance and Software

Carried by Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Ultra 5 125H and Intel Arc GPU, the Inspiron 16 is available with 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and either Windows 11 Home/Pro. It's a good choice for daily multitasking and some light artistic works which are the only tasks it can do; meanwhile, it is ranked lower than Alienware m16 R2 in games. Performance seems to be very good but the users talk about a lack of power when it comes to graphic.

• Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Ultra 5 125H
• Intel Arc GPU
• 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB LPDDR5x RAM
• Windows 11 Home/Pro
• No discrete GPU

Storage and Ports

The Inspiron 16 includes 512GB or 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, two USB-C, one USB-A, HDMI 1.4, and SD card slot. It supports external displays. Users appreciate port variety but note slower USB-C speeds than XPS 13.

• 512GB or 1TB SSD
• 2 USB-C, 1 USB-A, HDMI 1.4
• SD card slot
• External display support
• No Thunderbolt 4

Battery and Charging

The Inspiron 16 offers a 64Wh battery with up to 14 hours of battery life (FHD+, light use). It supports 65W USB-C charging (0–80% in ~1 hour). Real-world use yields 8–10 hours. Users value battery life but note it’s shorter than XPS 13.

• 64Wh battery
• Up to 14h (FHD+)
• 65W USB-C charging
• 8–10h real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The Inspiron 16 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, and no cellular option. It includes a 1080p webcam and stereo speakers. Connectivity is reliable but lacks Wi-Fi 7. Users praise webcam quality but note slower Wi-Fi than XPS 13.

• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
• 1080p webcam
• Stereo speakers
• No Ethernet
• No 5G

Pricing and Availability

The first version of the Inspiron 16 which was priced at $949 (Full HD+, Ultra 5, 8GB, 512GB) was the first to be launched in May 2024 through Dell and partnered retailers. The most expensive version is the one with the price reaching $1,499 (2.5K, Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB). The device is still available for purchase. Most of the users would not mind spending less but at the same time think that it is less premium than XPS 13.