Is the Inspiron Plus 16 good for gaming?

Only for light and older titles. It relies on integrated Intel Arc graphics, so demanding games will run at low settings and frame rates. A laptop with a dedicated GPU is the better choice for serious gaming.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

The 32GB of LPDDR5X memory is soldered to the board and cannot be upgraded. The 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD can be replaced with a larger drive.

Does it have Thunderbolt?

Yes. One port is Intel Thunderbolt 4 at 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, alongside a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, USB-A, HDMI 2.1 and an audio jack.

Is the screen good for outdoor use?

The 1920 x 1200 touchscreen is rated at 300 nits, which is fine indoors but dim in bright light or direct sun. Expect to work in shade or indoors.

How does it compare with the standard Inspiron 16?

The Plus line steps up to the Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB of faster LPDDR5X memory, Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7. The standard Inspiron 16 typically offers lower-tier chips and fewer high-speed ports.

The laptop, its power supply and the standard documentation. A stylus and external mouse are not included.

Where is the Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop cheapest?

At Walmart, for $1,399.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop

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Our take on the Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop

The Inspiron Plus 16 is Dell's premium mainstream 16-inch Windows laptop, built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V with 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Its 16-inch FHD+ touchscreen is a 1920 x 1200 panel rated at 300 nits, and the machine carries Thunderbolt 4, USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, HDMI 2.1 and Wi-Fi 7. At about 4.6 lbs and 0.67 inches thick it is portable for its screen size, though the 64Wh battery and 300-nit display are modest next to premium 16-inch rivals with brighter screens and larger batteries. It suits people who want a fast, well-connected big-screen laptop for work and light creative use rather than a gaming or OLED machine.

Best forMultitaskers running many browser tabs and office appsStudents and home-office users who want a large touchscreenBuyers who need Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity

Pros

Core Ultra 9 288V with 32GB LPDDR5X handles heavy multitasking
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD gives generous fast storage
Thunderbolt 4, USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 for current wireless standards
16-inch FHD+ touchscreen in a 4.61 lb, 0.67-inch chassis

Cons

300-nit display is dimmer than many premium 16-inch panels
Integrated Intel Arc graphics limits gaming and GPU work
64Wh battery is small for a 16-inch laptop
LPDDR5X memory is soldered and not upgradeable
1080p webcam is basic for the class

Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop prices at every store

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About the Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop

The Dell Inspiron Plus 16" is a Windows 11 Home laptop with a silver finish. It has an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 288V with 8 cores and speeds up to 5.1 GHz, 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive. Graphics are integrated Intel Arc.

The 16" touchscreen has a 1920 x 1200 FHD+ WVA panel rated at 300 nits. Audio comes from stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio output and Dolby Atmos. An integrated 1080p FHD camera has dual-array microphones.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless connections. Ports are on both sides, including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1. The laptop has no optical drive.

Color: Silver
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 288V (12MB cache, 8 cores, up to 5.1 GHz)
Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage: 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive
Optical drive: None
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Graphics: Integrated Intel Arc Graphics
Display: 16" touchscreen, FHD+ (1920 x 1200), 300 nits, WVA
Audio: Waves MaxxAudio output, Dolby Atmos, cores and stereo speakers
Camera: Integrated 1080p FHD camera with dual-array microphones
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (2x2/160) Gig+, Bluetooth 5.3
Left ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 1 x universal audio jack
Right ports: 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery
Audio jack: 3.5mm universal audio jack; functionality varies by model configuration
Battery: 4-cell, 64Wh
Dimensions: 9.87" L x 14.05" W x 0.67" H
Weight: Approximately 4.61 lbs

Specifications

color: SilverSource

Questions and answers

Is the Inspiron Plus 16 good for gaming?: Only for light and older titles. It relies on integrated Intel Arc graphics, so demanding games will run at low settings and frame rates. A laptop with a dedicated GPU is the better choice for serious gaming.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?: The 32GB of LPDDR5X memory is soldered to the board and cannot be upgraded. The 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD can be replaced with a larger drive.
Does it have Thunderbolt?: Yes. One port is Intel Thunderbolt 4 at 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, alongside a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, USB-A, HDMI 2.1 and an audio jack.
Is the screen good for outdoor use?: The 1920 x 1200 touchscreen is rated at 300 nits, which is fine indoors but dim in bright light or direct sun. Expect to work in shade or indoors.
How does it compare with the standard Inspiron 16?: The Plus line steps up to the Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB of faster LPDDR5X memory, Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7. The standard Inspiron 16 typically offers lower-tier chips and fewer high-speed ports.
What is in the box?: The laptop, its power supply and the standard documentation. A stylus and external mouse are not included.
Where is the Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop cheapest?: At Walmart, for $1,399.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Dell Inspiron Plus 16" Laptop?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 ratings.