The Dell 16 Plus Laptop with Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale right now for $849.99, which is $420 off the regular price. For a 16-inch machine with this kind of hardware, that’s a pretty strong deal if you want something that can handle work, school, and some light gaming or creative stuff without feeling slow. The Intel Core Ultra 7 chip is made for heavy multitasking, so you can keep a lot of browser tabs open, run Office apps, stream video, and still have room for things like photo edits or light video work. The built-in Intel Arc graphics are a step up from older integrated graphics, so you can handle light gaming, basic creative work, and GPU-accelerated tasks better than with the usual entry level laptop.
You also get 16GB of fast LPDDR5X memory, which is about the sweet spot now if you don’t want to feel held back in a year or two. Paired with the 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, you get quick boot times and a lot of room for games, large files, and media without needing an external drive right away. The 16-inch 2.5K IPS screen is nice if you hate cramped displays. The higher resolution makes text and photos look sharper than a basic 1080p panel, and the anti-glare finish is handy if you work in bright rooms. ComfortView Plus is there to cut down some blue light, which can help if you stare at the screen late into the night. The Ice Blue case gives it a more modern look than the usual plain black, without going over the top.
For daily use, the details on this model are pretty solid. The keyboard is backlit, has a full number pad, and even a Copilot key if you plan to use Windows AI tools a lot. The precision touchpad makes scrolling and gestures smoother and more accurate than the older generic trackpads you might be used to. You also get a power button with a fingerprint reader, so you can log into Windows quickly without typing your password every time. The 1080p webcam with dual microphones is fine for Zoom, Teams, or remote classes, and the dual speakers with Waves MaxxAudio and Dolby Atmos cores give you better sound than the thin, tinny speakers you get on cheaper models, especially for movies and music.
On the port side, this laptop is set up well if you like to plug in more than one thing at once. You get USB 3.2 Type-A, a USB-C 3.2 port with DisplayPort and power delivery, a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 and power delivery, HDMI 2.1, and a combo audio jack. That means you can hook up external monitors, docks, and fast storage without needing a bag full of dongles. Wi-Fi 7 support helps you be ready for faster routers, while still working fine with your current Wi-Fi. The chassis uses aluminum for the lid and base, so it feels a bit more sturdy than all-plastic budget machines, and the weight at about 4.1 pounds is reasonable for a 16-inch system. You also get a 64Wh battery, a 65W USB-C charger, Windows 11 Home with Copilot, a 30-day Microsoft 365 trial, and a 30-day McAfee trial. With a year of basic onsite hardware support included and a big discount baked into the price, this Dell 16 Plus makes sense if you want a larger-screen laptop that can handle real work and some play without going into premium pricing.
