Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5640
The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is the better pick for most people deciding between these two. It is a Copilot+ convertible with a touchscreen, an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chip with a 47 TOPS NPU, Wi-Fi 7, a fingerprint reader and a rated 21 hours of battery life. The Inspiron 16 5640 is a conventional clamshell that wins on memory and nothing else: 32 GB of upgradable DDR5 against 16 GB soldered on the Plus. Owners of the Plus line praise the screen and battery but note the 300-nit panel is dim outdoors. The Inspiron is the cheaper-feeling chassis with a shorter rated runtime.
- Choose the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 if you want a touchscreen convertible with strong battery life, Wi-Fi 7 and Copilot+ AI features for school, travel or note-taking.
- Choose the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 if you need 32 GB of RAM for heavy multitasking or virtual machines and do not need a touchscreen or tablet mode.
Prices
- Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1: $699.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Dell Inspiron 16 5640: $667.45 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 is $32.54 cheaper than the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 at the latest prices (Nov 9)
