DELL
PC16250
255UCPU
Intel® GraphicsGPU
N/AVALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
16" DISPLAY
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Dell Pro 16 PC16250 Intel Core Ultra 7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 16" Windows 11 Pro Business Laptop
£1319.99
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Dell Pro 16 PC16250 Intel Core Ultra 7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 16" Windows 11 Pro Business Laptop
£1319.99
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:2.2/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluatePC16250 is a budget-focused portable designed for essential everyday browsing, streaming, and student coursework, powered by the 255U paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1319.99, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Consider that features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels.
Gaming Performance
—Work & Productivity
—Creation & Media
—Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- 16GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Large 16" form factor provides generous screen space but adds bulk for frequent commuting
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1319.99).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameMagnetite
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
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 density141 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 model255U
- Processor cores12
- Processor threads14
- Processor boost frequency5.2 GHz
- Performance cores2
- Efficient cores8
- Low Power Efficient-cores2
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.2 GHz
- Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency2.4 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency2 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
- Memory data transfer rate5600 MT/s
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedNo
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 chipRealtek ALC3204
- Audio systemMaxxAudio Pro
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speakers manufacturerWaves
- Speaker power2.5 W
- Built-in microphoneYes
- Number of microphones2
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Video capturing speed30 fps
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelMediaTek MT7920
- WLAN controller manufacturerMediaTek
- 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
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- Power adapter barrel connector4.5 mm
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
- PowerShareYes
- Number of USB ports with PowerShare support1
Performance
- Hall sensorYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- 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 technologiesExpress Charge Boost capable, HDR Camera, TNR
Battery
- Number of battery cells3
- Battery capacity45 Wh
- Battery voltage11.25 V
- Battery recharge time4 h
- Fast chargingYes
- Battery weight200 g
Power
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- DC-in jackYes
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Type-C required charging power (min)27 W
- USB Type-C required charging power (max)65 W
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
- USB charging voltage5,9,15,20 V
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeWedge
- Fingerprint readerNo
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%
- Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%
- Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m
- Non-operating altitude-15.2 - 10668 m
- Operating shock140 G
- Operating vibration0.66 G
Weight & dimensions
- Width358 mm
- Depth251.8 mm
- Height (front)1.89 cm
- Height (rear)2.08 cm
- Weight1.92 kg
Carbon footprint
- Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)108
- Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)70.42
- Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)6.05
- Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e)28.51
- Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)3.02
- PAIA versionGaBi version 1, 2024
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedNo
Other features
- Surface treatmenttextured
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)GDDHG
- Barcode (EAN)5397321001058