DELL
PB16250
Intel Core Ultra 7 265UCPU (Score: 17.613)
Intel GraphicsGPU (Score: 3.205)
31VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
16" DISPLAY
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DELL Pro 16 Plus PB16250 Intel Core Ultra 7 265U Laptop 40.6 cm (16") Full HD+ 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro UK English Aluminium
£1374.00
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:5.8/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluatePB16250 is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 265U paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1374.00, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Its primary limitation is graphics-intensive 3D gaming, as the integrated GPU is tuned for battery efficiency rather than raw AAA gaming power.
Gaming Performance
3.7/10Work & Productivity
8.0/10Creation & Media
2.8/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Reliable Intel Core Ultra 7 265U processor (17,613 CPU score) ensures snappy day-to-day multitasking
- Generous 16GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
Trade-offs to Consider
- Intel Graphics relies on shared system RAM; lacks discrete VRAM for demanding modern 3D games
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Substantial 16" chassis has a larger desk footprint and requires a spacious backpack for travel
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1374.00).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourAluminium
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialAluminium
Display
- Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
- Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeFull HD+
- Panel typeIPS
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness300 cd/m²
- Pixel density142 ppi
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut45%
- Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
- Contrast ratio (typical)1000:1
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 7
- Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
- Processor model265U
- Processor cores12
- Processor threads14
- Processor boost frequency5.3 GHz
- Performance cores2
- Efficient cores8
- Low Power Efficient-cores2
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.3 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.2 GHz
- Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency2.4 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency2.1 GHz
- Efficient-core base frequency1.7 GHz
- Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency700 MHz
- Processor cache12 MB
- Processor base power15 W
- Maximum turbo power57 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
- Sparsity supportYes
- Windows Studio effects supportYes
- AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML
- NPU performance up to12 TOPs
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory64 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
Audio
- Audio chipCirrus Logic CS42L43
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power2.5 W
- Built-in microphoneYes
- Number of microphones2
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution (numeric)2.07 MP
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Video capturing speed30 fps
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
- Wi-Fi data rate (max)2400 Mbit/s
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
- WLAN controller manufacturerIntel
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity2
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
- PowerShareYes
- Number of USB ports with PowerShare support1
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard layoutQWERTY
- Keyboard languageUK English
- Copilot keyYes
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Trial softwareActivate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Brand-specific features
- Brand specific technologiesControl Vault 3+, Express Charge Boost capable, TNR
Battery
- Number of battery cells3
- Battery capacity55 Wh
- Battery voltage11.7 V
- Fast chargingYes
- Battery charge indicatorYes
- Battery weight220 g
Power
- AC adapter power65 W
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Type-C required charging power (min)27 W
- USB Type-C required charging power (max)100 W
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
- USB charging voltage5,9,15,20 V
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeWedge
- Fingerprint readerYes
- Smart card readerYes
- Face recognitionYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
- Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%
- Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m
- Non-operating altitude-15.2 - 10668 m
- Operating shock110 G
- Non-operating shock160 G
- Operating vibration0.66 G
- Non-operating vibration1.3 G
Weight & dimensions
- Width358 mm
- Depth251.4 mm
- Height21.4 mm
- Height (front)1.99 cm
- Height (rear)2.06 cm
- Weight1.84 kg
Carbon footprint
- Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)116
- Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)88.51
- Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)5.45
- Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e)19.37
- Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)2.55
- PAIA versionGaBi version 1, 2024
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)GPDYK
- Barcode (EAN)5397184937983