Dell 16 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium Comparison

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Dell 16 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing 16 and Pro 13 Premium, two laptops by Dell. Dell 16 was introduced to market in June 2025 and Dell Pro 13 Premium was launched in January 2025. There is only 5 months difference between 16 and Pro 13 Premium so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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16 and Pro 13 Premium are members of Dell's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell 16 Premium	June 2025	16.3"	358.18 x 240.05 x 18.7 mm	2.07 kg (4.56 lbs)
Dell 15	June 2025	15.6"	358.5 x 235.6 x 16.96-18.99 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Dell Pro 14 Plus 2-in-1	June 2025	14.0"	313.5 x 224 x 19.92-20.25 mm	1.59 kg (3.51 lbs)
Dell 16	June 2025	16.0"	356.78 x 249.52 x 16.18-19.05 mm	1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 15.2-22.7 mm	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm	2.57 kg (5.67 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 14	March 2025	14.0"	313 x 227.3 x 14.79-18.9 mm	1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 16	March 2025	16.0"	358 x 256 x 15.08-19.08 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell 16 and Dell Pro 13 Premium before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell 16 Key Specs

Launched in June 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 5 120U,Intel Core 7 150U
GPU: GeForce MX570 2GB
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
356.78 x 249.52 x 16.18-19.05 mm (14.05 x 9.82 x 0.64-0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)

Dell Pro 13 Premium Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 236V,Intel Core Ultra 5 238V,Intel Core Ultra 7 266V,Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB,32GB Ram
295.64 x 208.93 x 16.55-17.95 mm (11.64 x 8.23 x 0.65-0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how 16 and Pro 13 Premium compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell 16 over Dell Pro 13 Premium

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.4% vs ~83%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	1000:1 vs 800:1	more pleasing colors
GPU FLOPS	6 TFLOPS vs 3.3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 8.0 cm vs 12.5 x 7.1 cm

Reasons to choose Dell Pro 13 Premium over Dell 16

Weight	1.07 kg vs 1.98 kg	0.91 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	4.6 mm vs 6.1 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity

Common Strengths of Dell Pro 13 Premium and Dell 16

Launch Dates	June 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Pro 13 Premium and Dell 16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell 16 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell 16 and the Dell Pro 13 Premium.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.98 kg (4.37 lbs)	1.07 kg (2.36 lbs)
Surface Area	890 cm2 (138 inches2)	618 cm2 (95.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.4%	~83%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~4.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black

Comparison of the Dell 16 and the Dell Pro 13 Premium External Dimensions

Weight

16 weighs 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs), whereas the Pro 13 Premium weighs 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

Dell 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell 16 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Pro 13 Premium is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell 16 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U	Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
Base Frequency	1.4 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (2P + 8E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell 16 and Dell Pro 13 Premium.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 5 236V,Intel Core Ultra 5 238V,Intel Core Ultra 7 266V,Intel Core Ultra 7 268V ) and compare them:

Dell Pro 14 Premium Compare

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX570 2GB	Intel Arc 130V
Base Clock Frequency	832 MHz	600 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1155 MHz	1850 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	30 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	64 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	896
TMUs	64
ROPs	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell 16 has a FLOPS value of 6 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Pro 13 Premium ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x16 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Pro 13 Premium provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the 16's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell 16	Dell Pro 13 Premium
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	54 Wh 64 Wh	40 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	65 W	60 / 65 / 100 W
Voltage	15 V	7.8 V

Moreover, the 16 boasts a larger battery capacity of 54 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Pro 13 Premium's40 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the 16 and the Pro 13 Premium have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell 16 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell 16 and Dell Pro 13 Premium since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Pro 13 Premium has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Pro 13 Premium's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Pro 13 Premium features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
Both 16 and Pro 13 Premium offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Both 16 and Pro 13 Premium boast the same response time of 35.0 ms.

Brightness
Both 16 and Pro 13 Premium offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Dell 16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Dell 16 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Pro 13 Premium features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to 16 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both 16 and Pro 13 Premium have USB-A ports. 16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Pro 13 Premium has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both 16 and Pro 13 Premium have USB Type-C ports. 16 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Pro 13 Premium has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Pro 13 Premium is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. 16 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both 16 and Pro 13 Premium feature an HDMI port. 16 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Pro 13 Premium offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
16 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Pro 13 Premium does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both 16 and Pro 13 Premium are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No