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Dell 16 Premium

75
Mixed
Average of 4 professional reviews
1 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 70–80

Exact average 75.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Dell 16 PremiumImage: Dell

4 professional reviewers tested the Dell 16 Premium, and 1 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: battery life.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, Tom's Guide and 1 more

The catch: Battery life is short, ports are few, and the touch keys and hidden touchpad divide opinion.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A stylish, powerful laptop with a gorgeous OLED screen and very fast charging, but mediocre battery life, a limited port selection and divisive keyboard and trackpad keep it from being best in class.

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  2. 80
    Windows CentralHands-on review · 2025

    An elegant, well-performing laptop with a stunning screen and great speakers.

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  3. 70
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    A gorgeous, capable ultraportable the reviewer likes but would not buy because of irritating touch keys and touchpad, weak battery and few ports.

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  4. 70
    Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2025

    Stylish with a lovely OLED screen, quad speakers and strong, cool performance, but the OLED model's battery life is poor.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality4 of 4
Performance4 of 4
Design4 of 4

What critics dislike most

Battery life4 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Dell 16 Premium worth it?

Critics are divided: 1 of 4 recommend it. Battery life is short, ports are few, and the touch keys and hidden touchpad divide opinion.

Do critics agree about the Dell 16 Premium?

Critics agree: scores range from 70 (Tom's Guide) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Dell 16 Premium?

Battery life (4 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Dell 16 Premium?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.