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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 51 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-3200) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | About 134 GB/s (LPDDR5X-8400) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 13 TOPS (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-11400H (Tiger Lake-H, 45 W) CPU: 6-core / 12-thread, 2.7 GHz up to 4.5 GHz; 8-core i7-11800H or i9-11900H options (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / 3050 Ti 4 GB GDDR6 plus Intel UHD Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (Arrow Lake-H, up to 45 W) CPU: 16-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz; Core Ultra 9 285H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB or RTX 5060 8 GB plus Intel Arc 140T (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | May 2021 | March 2025 (successor to Inspiron 16 Plus) |
| Status | Discontinued (2022) | Available |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical (400 nits OLED) | Up to 300 nits typical |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+), 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) or 100% Adobe RGB (4K+) color | 100% sRGB color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 90 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3456 × 2160 OLED or 3840 × 2400 (total screen pixel count) | 2560 × 1600 pixels (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) | 16-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 display; FHD+ IPS, 3.5K OLED touch or 4K+ IPS touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | Anti-glare 16:10 IPS display; 2.5K 90 Hz standard (high-resolution panel) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,249.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,749,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,680,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i5-11400H (6-core, up to 4.5 GHz) with Intel UHD Graphics; Core i7-11800H or i9-11900H with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 or RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (16-core) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB; Core Ultra 9 285H with RTX 5060 8 GB option; Intel Arc-only configurations available (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Dell |
| Model | Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home; Windows 11 on later units | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2025 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon fibre, or Frost with Arctic White woven glass fibre (official factory color options) | Ice Blue or Midnight Blue (official factory color options) |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | Aluminum chassis (metal chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 1.84 kg (non-touch) / 2.0 kg (OLED) (varies by configuration) | 2.1 kg (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 8400 MHz (soldered); 32 GB configuration (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6 (Killer AX1650), Bluetooth 5.1. | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 13 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ with 86 Wh battery); 56 Wh on base model (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 14 hours (Dell-rated) with 90 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Quad speakers, 8 W total, Waves Nx 3D audio (enhanced audio output for media) | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 2.25 mm 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello and privacy shutter (sharper video calls) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9510 (2021) | Dell 16 Plus (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Fingerprint reader in the power button, Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) |