Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Midnight 2026
Dell
71 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
Lenovo
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Midnight 2026
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its lightweight design, powerful performance, and reliable build quality. Users appreciate its portability for travel and daily work, with many noting it as a dependable upgrade from previous models. However, a few drawbacks include a poor-quality microphone, lack of pen support, and a fingerprint-prone black finish.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Powerful performance
- Reliable build quality
- Great for travel and daily work
- Fast and efficient
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- No pen support
- Fingerprint-prone black finish
Portability 8
Performance 7
Build quality 6
Reliability 4
Microphone quality 1
Pen support 1
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Specifications
| Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 1, Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | BT5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.55 kg | 1.08 kg★ |
| Battery | 96 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Midnight 2026
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Midnight 2026
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 2 of 29 specs.
