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May 11, 2026 5:43 AM

Dell 16 Plus Laptop: Intel Ultra 9 288V, 16" 2.5K WVA, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

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Micro Center has Dell 16" Plus Laptop (DB16250; Ice Blue) on sale for $1099.99. Select free store pickup only where stock permits.

Thanks to community member POSGuy for finding this deal

Additionally, if you're a verified student purchasing this item, you'll also qualify for the Microsoft College Bundle offer ($500 valued bundle)

Note, product/availability will vary by location.

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 8-Core/12-Threads Processor (Series 2 Core/Lunar Lake)
  • 16" 2560x1600 2.5K WVA 120Hz 300-Nit Display w/ 1080p Full HD IR Camera
  • 32GB LPDDR5x RAM (8533MHz)
  • 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel Arv 140V Graphics
  • 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be) LAN WiFi w/ Bluetooth 5.4
  • 2x 2W Speakers
  • 4-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
  • Touchpad w/ Backlit Numeric Keyboard/Keypad/Copilot Key
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • 1x Thunderbolt 4
      • 1x HDMI
      • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen 2)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen 1)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • This Dell 16 Plus laptop features built-in AI, featuring a large screen and Intel Arc graphics making it ideal for creator and developers
    • Product/availability will vary by location
    • Limit 1 per household
    • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
  • Additional Details

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About the Poster
Micro Center has Dell 16" Plus Laptop (DB16250; Ice Blue) on sale for $1099.99. Select free store pickup only where stock permits.

Thanks to community member POSGuy for finding this deal

Additionally, if you're a verified student purchasing this item, you'll also qualify for the Microsoft College Bundle offer ($500 valued bundle)

Note, product/availability will vary by location.

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 8-Core/12-Threads Processor (Series 2 Core/Lunar Lake)
  • 16" 2560x1600 2.5K WVA 120Hz 300-Nit Display w/ 1080p Full HD IR Camera
  • 32GB LPDDR5x RAM (8533MHz)
  • 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel Arv 140V Graphics
  • 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be) LAN WiFi w/ Bluetooth 5.4
  • 2x 2W Speakers
  • 4-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
  • Touchpad w/ Backlit Numeric Keyboard/Keypad/Copilot Key
  • Windows 11 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • 1x Thunderbolt 4
      • 1x HDMI
      • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen 2)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen 1)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • This Dell 16 Plus laptop features built-in AI, featuring a large screen and Intel Arc graphics making it ideal for creator and developers
    • Product/availability will vary by location
    • Limit 1 per household
    • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
  • Additional Details

Original Post

Written by POSGuy

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Community Reviews

This Dell 16 Plus looks like a strong productivity laptop, especially for dev work and everyday professional use. The Core Ultra 9 and 32GB of RAM are described as a powerhouse setup, and the 2.5K display is a highlight. Build quality and features come across as solid, and the price is framed as a big savings versus the XPS version. The main knocks are the 300 nit brightness, a reported Windows 11 blue screen issue tied to Dell Assistant restore tasks, and some concern about heavier weight and weaker graphics for gaming or demanding visuals.

  • The laptop can feel very fast for development work with Ultra 9 and 32GB RAM.

    timpwareStraightsix9904

  • The 2.5K display offers higher resolution compared with a more power-hungry 4K XPS option.

    Straightsix9904

  • A local Microcenter purchase experience has reportedly been positive after buying the deal while it was in stock.

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  • Open-box pricing at Microcenter has reportedly lowered the effective cost to around $990 for this model.

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  • The 300-nit brightness has been criticized as disappointing for screen-sensitive work.

    parmarsaabRedflyer

  • A Dell Assistant OS restore background task reportedly can trigger blue screens on Windows 11 until Dell patches it.

    timpware

  • The configuration can be confusing because Dell reportedly switches OS and CPU tier between Windows Home and Windows Pro selections.

    DK_

  • The laptop has been described as heavy like a brick with a substantial power adapter.

    Redflyer

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May 12, 2026 5:42 PM
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timpwareMay 12, 2026 5:42 PM
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Just got one of these from Best Buy, it's very good. Very fast for dev work. The Dell Assistant os restore background task may blue screen Win 11, there are workarounds until patched by Dell.
May 13, 2026 9:30 AM
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parmarsaabMay 13, 2026 9:30 AM
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300 nits 🤮
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May 13, 2026 10:04 AM
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DelightfulArm698May 13, 2026 10:04 AM
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How about this one？Does this worth to buy？
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May 13, 2026 11:43 AM
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Straightsix9904May 13, 2026 11:43 AM
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Quote from DelightfulArm698 View quoted comment :
How about this one？Does this worth to buy？
It would be hard to find someone that didn't classify this as a powerhouse. It will be good for most people for YEARS with and Ultra 9 and 32gb RAM. a 2.5k screen is super nice. You get better resolution but not the power hungry 4k version. 300 nit is a bit of a bummer, but I would be okay with it to save ~$1,200 over the XPS version.
I think Dells are okay for what they are. I got the XPS 13 when i had to replace my MacBook Air w/ windows (for business purposes), I'm not happy with Windows overall, it seems like their battery management is more of thought than an action; but the build and features of the Dell seem solid.
May 13, 2026 3:43 PM
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tennislover1234May 13, 2026 3:43 PM
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Quote from parmarsaab View quoted comment :
300 nits 🤮
Not an issue for professionals. Yes, this is an issue for teenagers, gamers.
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May 13, 2026 4:24 PM
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admomentumMay 13, 2026 4:24 PM
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Got this deal a couple of weeks ago when it was in stock at my local Microcenter. Very happy with the purchase so far
May 13, 2026 4:42 PM
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DK_May 13, 2026 4:42 PM
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Is the price point good? It seems nice configuration except the OS which is Home Edition.

I noticed on Dell site, when you choose this model, they change the OS to home version and when you choose pro version of Windows OS, they change it to ultra 7 from Ulta 9. Does anyone know why would they be doing this? Is it not yet fully tested on Windows 11 pro?

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May 13, 2026 9:28 PM
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novasianMay 13, 2026 9:28 PM
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Is this keyboard comparable to the ones they put on the Latitude or Precision laptops? I'm spoiled by the ThinkPad keyboards. Looking for something close to that experience.
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May 14, 2026 12:01 AM
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vivekdarji85May 14, 2026 12:01 AM
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I have Lenovo P14s Thinkpad Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS , 1920x1200 , 400 NIT , Anti glare. Should I upgrade for bigger screen and higher resolution , core ultra 9 processor ?
May 14, 2026 2:17 AM
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DoobyDoobyDooMay 14, 2026 2:17 AM
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Quote from tennislover1234 View quoted comment :
Not an issue for professionals. Yes, this is an issue for teenagers, gamers.
Exactly. A true professional never leave the cubicle. Daylight readability is pure kid stuff.
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May 14, 2026 3:24 PM
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novasianMay 14, 2026 3:24 PM
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Quote from DoobyDoobyDoo View quoted comment :
Exactly. A true professional never leave the cubicle. Daylight readability is pure kid stuff.
I do IT work and always on the road. Soooo ... the higher nits count is much welcome for a professional as well! lol
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May 15, 2026 4:25 AM
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PseudoChrisMay 15, 2026 4:25 AM
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Quote from tennislover1234 View quoted comment :
Not an issue for professionals. Yes, this is an issue for teenagers, gamers.
Actually it is an issue for professionals who travel. But for those with it sitting on a dock, it's not a problem.
May 15, 2026 5:15 PM
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novasianMay 15, 2026 5:15 PM
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Quote from PseudoChris View quoted comment :
Actually it is an issue for professionals who travel. But for those with it sitting on a dock, it's not a problem.
amen to that brotha! some of us isn't always in the office, with the laptop docked.
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May 17, 2026 7:24 AM
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RedflyerMay 17, 2026 7:24 AM
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Quote from parmarsaab View quoted comment :
300 nits 🤮
Getting downvoted but if the screen is important for your work this would be unacceptable and a dealbreaker. My s21 had 1,500nits already back in 2021. Its mid 2026 and to have anything less than 1,000nits is ridiculous. Also this is not pantherlake so the GPU will be severely lacking vs any AMD/pantherlake laptops. Also this thing is a bricks and weighs like one with the power adapter. At best this should be around $700 to be decent.
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May 17, 2026 4:22 PM
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NavyCable7211May 17, 2026 4:22 PM
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Nice rig if I have money

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