- Which is better for heavy multitasking?
- The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1. It has 32 GB of LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s, double the Dell 16's 16 GB, and that memory is soldered so it cannot be added later.
- Is the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 worth the extra money?
- Only if you need 32 GB of memory, Wi-Fi 7, a 64 WHr battery or the convertible hinge. At $949.00 against $421.00, the Dell 16 covers basic work for far less.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- The Plus 2-in-1 has the larger 64 WHr battery against 54 WHr in the Dell 16. Dell rates the Dell 16 at about 9 hours; no figure is given for the Plus 2-in-1.
- Can I upgrade the memory later?
- On the Dell 16, yes: it uses two DDR5 slots. On the Plus 2-in-1, no: the LPDDR5X memory is onboard.
- Which is better for drawing or note-taking?
- The Plus 2-in-1, because it converts to a tablet. The Dell 16 has a touchscreen but a fixed clamshell hinge.
- Which is lighter to carry?
- The Dell 16 at 4.37 lb versus 4.52 lb for the Plus 2-in-1. The difference is small.