Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Midnight 2026
Dell
71 Overall Score
vs
MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 Black
MSI
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Midnight 2026
No customer feedback yet
MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 Black
65 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The laptop is praised for handling schoolwork and games like Fortnite and Minecraft at medium settings, but a detailed negative review highlights severe overheating (77°C idle), loud fan noise, and software issues with MSI Center. Battery drain while plugged in is also reported. Overall, opinions are mixed with a tilt toward positive for light use.
Pros
- Good for schoolwork and light gaming
- Runs Fortnite and Minecraft at medium settings
- 1080p screen is clear for videos
- Fast performance
- Aesthetically pleasing design
Cons
- Severe overheating (77°C idle)
- Loud fan noise
- MSI Center software issues
- Battery drains while plugged in
- Poor cooling design
Gaming performance 4
Overheating 1
Fan noise 1
Battery life 1
Software issues 1
Build quality 2
Scores
Creator
Developer
Gaming
Entertainment
Ai Llm
Student
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" | MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 1, Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gb LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.55 kg★ | 2.95 kg |
| Battery | 96 Wh★ | 52 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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 (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 Black
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16" Midnight 2026
No current pricing available
MSI Thin 15.6" THINA15B7473 Black
Verdict
Winner: Dell Pro Max Plus MB16250 16"
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
