Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had another 16” Dell laptop that was on its way out, so I was happy to try this 16” Dell laptop out. This laptop works very similarly to my old one, but weighs less, which is great. This laptop has a full sized keyboard, with the 10-key numeric keypad to the right. The touch pad is slightly towards the left instead of being centered to the keyboard due to the 10-key. This is throwing me off, but I’m getting used to it. My worst problem is that I keep hitting the num lock button instead of backspace. The keyboard is backlit, and that can be toggled off or on with a touch of a button (F6). I don’t think I’ve had this style of keyboard in a very long time, but hopefully I can take advantage of the 10-key at some point when I get used to the keyboard. I forget about the 10-key and just peck out the numbers above the keyboard, then remember once I’m halfway through my task. Oops! The included system memory is 16GB, with total storage capacity of 512 GB. This is considered an average amount of storage, and I’m an average user, so it’s probably going to be fine for me. I don’t game or do anything super creative on this computer. The physical recognition for Windows Hello to log in to this computer is face recognition or by PIN code, there is no fingerprint reader, which I have become fond of on one of my other laptops. So far the face recognition is working well. Sometimes the PIN code is faster on some of my laptops than the facial recognition. The case of this laptop measures 14”W x 10”L, and the diagonal screen measurement is 16”. I weighed it out at 4.08 lbs.The color is a matte dark navy blue, which is very pretty. The battery life as a new laptop is excellent. Hopefully that is the case for years to come, but with my old Dell it isn’t. This laptop has a touchscreen, which is a nice perk, but I don’t tend to use the feature very much. This laptop is a decent general use laptop that should serve the average user well. I like having a larger 16” screen like this for my main laptop because it’s just easier to see what I’m working on.

I have really enjoyed using this Dell 16-inch touchscreen laptop. The large display is the first thing I noticed. The 16-inch screen gives me plenty of room for web browsing, spreadsheets, documents, streaming video, and working with several windows at once. The higher-resolution 16:10 display also provides more vertical space than a typical widescreen laptop, which means less scrolling when reading websites or working in Microsoft Office. Text looks sharp, colors are clear, and the touchscreen is responsive and convenient when scrolling through long pages or quickly selecting something on the screen. Inside, this model has an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor, 16GB of memory, a 512GB SanDisk NVMe solid-state drive, Intel integrated graphics, and Wi-Fi 7. That is a well-balanced configuration for business work, school, home use, video meetings, and everyday multitasking. I ran the complete PassMark PerformanceTest 11.1 benchmark to see how the laptop performs beyond normal day-to-day use – see attached photo. It received an overall PassMark Rating of 5,837.6, placing it in the 63rd percentile. In simple terms, it performed better than approximately 63 percent of the computers included in PassMark’s comparison results. That is a solid score for a thin everyday laptop that relies on integrated graphics rather than a large dedicated gaming graphics card. The CPU Mark score was 18,426.8, which placed the processor in the 64th percentile. That matches my experience with the computer. Windows feels responsive, programs open quickly, and it handles multiple browser tabs and applications without feeling sluggish. This should be more than enough processor power for Microsoft Office, remote work, photo organization, light content creation, and most general home or business tasks. The strongest benchmark result came from the storage. The Disk Mark score was 39,566.5, placing it in the 93rd percentile. That is excellent and helps explain why the laptop boots quickly and feels responsive when opening programs, loading files, and installing updates. A fast processor is useful, but a fast solid-state drive is often what makes a computer feel fast during normal use, and this Dell performs very well in that area. The Memory Mark score was 3,151.7, landing in the 71st percentile. The included 16GB of RAM provides enough capacity for regular multitasking, including running Office programs, video calls, cloud applications, and many browser tabs at the same time. Heavy video editing, large engineering projects, or virtual machines may benefit from more memory, but 16GB is a good amount for the type of work most people will perform on this laptop. The 2D Graphics Mark score was 785.2, placing it in the 62nd percentile. That is good performance for Windows, websites, presentations, video playback, and standard productivity applications. The 3D Graphics Mark score was 4,618.7, which placed it in the 37th percentile. This is the one benchmark area that was below average, but that is not surprising because this model uses Intel integrated graphics. It can handle casual games and lighter graphics work, but this would not be my first choice for serious gaming, advanced 3D design, or heavy video effects. Overall, this Dell provides a strong combination of screen size, speed, and everyday usability. The large touchscreen makes it especially comfortable for productivity, while the fast SSD and Core Ultra 7 processor keep everything moving smoothly. The benchmark results confirm what I have experienced: strong storage performance, good processor and memory performance, and graphics that are better suited to everyday work than demanding gaming. For someone who wants a spacious screen, responsive Windows performance, modern wireless technology, and enough power for years of general use, this Dell 16-inch laptop is an excellent choice.

TLDR: A 1920X1600 HD resolution 16” LED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra7 335 CPU with 16Gb of LPDDR5 (soldered) RAM, 512GB of PCIe SSD storage with CoPilot+ weighing a scant 4 lbs, charged with USB-C, illuminated numeric keyboard and large haptic touchpad. An aluminum chassis, 16 inch touchscreen Windows 11 computer laptop, with illuminated keyboard, Intel Core Ultra7 2335 CPU running at 4.7 GHz speed, and sufficient RAM and storage to make it desirable. DELL Model 16S DS16260 per the BIOS screen in the computer . I found it on the DELL website. I know it works fast and smoothly. The blue is a very dark blue. Arrives with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core7 Series 3, 16GB of soldered LPDDR5 RAM and SSD storage of SanDisk M.2 512 GB size. Graphics are processed by Intel Graphics with 64MB of VRAM. Some of this info is from the BIOS screens. About 30 updates were installed for the first two hours, on and off, that I used the computer. After all the updates installed the performance is very stable and smooth. I know the computer is fast, runs silently, will open many tabs on Edge browser with no sweat, tests out with good audio volume, very good video playback on You Tube and sites such as Pluto, Netflix, Prime Video for existing accounts, and also fires up Google Sheets and Docs quickly. The onboard video is handled by Intel Graphics GPU inherent on the motherboard. I used it for some test Google Voice calls and no one said I sounded bad and everyone I called sounded clear also. I set it to recognize my face instead of my typing in the system password and that works even in low lighting using it in my bedroom in the evening. I used CoPilot + to gather up information on search topics and the dedicated key worked every time. I also used it to summarize a web page or an email exchange being I am on two boards where at times others send too many almost useless emails so CoPilot+ is a big time saver for me in going through the emails. The touchscreen is very smooth and responsive and I am one of the constant users of any touchscreen computer so I appreciate a touchscreen more than a laptop without such a screen. The color quality is good albeit it is not an OLED but very much usable since it produces a very clear and sharp image both on videos, on spreadsheets or word processing, or news web sites for reading. Yes I like to read my news stories. It produces very clear audio from the small internal speakers. The analog audio output jack works fine to some 3way computer speakers I still have. The power adapter is a 65 watt adapter terminated in a USB-C plug on a approximately 5 foot long power cord (not chord) which also is good to charge up my smartphone, my home wireless doorbell, and other items such as headphones, power batteries, and many other items now using USB-C for charging. Dell does not supply a protective padded sleeve in the box, but should (look at the firm starting with A and ending with R Mr. Dell.) The keyboard is easy to use and is illuminated for use later at night and it has a regular numeric keypad on the right being that it is a wider chassis due to the 16” screen. Very nice. I got into the BIOS settings and adjusted the keyboard lighting to stay on for 5 minutes from the too short 1 minute. Other settings including always on are available. One setting in the BIOS seems to allow powering on when the lid is opened but I have to try that again to see if it will do that. I like that feature that some Windows laptops (and most Chromebooks) have. I also engaged the BIOS setting so the battery only charges to 80% to prolong it’s liffe several years by not stressing it to charge to 100%. Read about this if you are not familiar. I tested it with two large monitors using a USB-C to HDMI adapter plugged into one of the USB-C ports and yes it does provide DisplayPort functionality with audio and video to enable multiple external monitors. I also plugged it via USB-C cable into a Samsung SmartMonitor and the video image instantly appeared on the Samsung and the DELL laptop started charging also. Dell says the chassis is aluminum, I may at some point open up the bottom to explore but not until the warranty has expired. The warranty is 1 year. It weighs just below 4 pounds US I like it and will use it often.

I've used quite a few Dell laptops over the years, and overall I'm pretty impressed with the 16S. I wanted something with a larger screen that I could actually get work done on without immediately feeling like I needed to connect an external monitor, but I also didn't want a massive laptop that was a pain to carry around. This strikes a really good balance between the two. The 16" 2K display is probably my favorite part. There's noticeably more usable space than you get on a typical 13" or 14" laptop, and the higher resolution makes text and everything else look extremely sharp. I tend to have multiple browser windows open alongside Outlook, Teams, Excel and other applications, so the extra screen real estate is genuinely useful. The touchscreen is also responsive. I'm still primarily a mouse/trackpad person, but I find myself reaching up to scroll through pages or quickly tap something more often than I expected.
 Performance has been excellent. The Core Ultra 7 and 16GB of memory have had no problem keeping up with normal work, even when I have an unreasonable number of Chrome tabs open along with several other programs. Everything feels quick and responsive, waking from sleep is almost instant, and I haven't noticed any significant slowdown when multitasking. The 512GB SSD is one of my bigger complaints. It's enough for what I'm using it for since most of my files live in the cloud, but with the rest of the specs on this machine I really would have expected at least a 1TB SSD. Storage is expensive right now but 512GB just feels a little out of place on a laptop with a Core Ultra 7, 16GB of memory and a 2K display.
 I really like the overall design. The Celestial Blue is much more subtle in person than the name makes it sound, and the aluminum case gives the laptop a much more premium feel than a typical plastic chassis. That aluminum does come with a downside though: keep a microfiber cloth nearby. This thing collects fingerprints and smudges like crazy, and they're especially noticeable on the finish. It can go from looking brand new to looking like it needs to be cleaned after about five minutes of handling it.
 There's also one small fit-and-finish issue that I can't unsee now that I've noticed it. The punchout for the webcam isn't perfectly centered over the actual camera lens. It doesn't seem to affect the camera at all, but on a laptop that otherwise looks and feels this polished, it's a weird little quality control detail. Most people probably won't notice it, but once you do…
 The keyboard has been great to type on. There's enough room that it doesn't feel cramped, which is something I really appreciate on a laptop I'm actually going to work from for several hours. The trackpad is large and accurate, and the larger case gives you enough room to comfortably rest your hands without everything feeling squeezed together.
 Despite the large screen, it also doesn't feel like you're carrying around an old-school 16" desktop replacement. It's wildly thin and portable enough that I don't mind throwing it in a bag. That's probably one of the biggest strengths of this laptop… you get the workspace of a larger machine without giving up too much portability.
 The Copilot+ features weren't really the reason I chose this laptop, but I do like having the newer hardware as Windows continues adding more AI functionality. I'd rather have that capability built in now than buy something that's already a generation behind.
 Overall, the Dell 16S is a really good laptop with a few annoyances. The 2K touchscreen is excellent, performance is strong, the aluminum chassis feels premium, and I really like having a 16" display in something that's still reasonably portable. I just wish Dell had included a 1TB SSD, found a finish that didn't show every fingerprint, and paid a little more attention to that webcam cutout.
 None of those would keep me from recommending it but they're worth knowing about. If you want a larger laptop for productivity without carrying around something that feels like a brick, the 16S gets a lot right.

At home, or in the office, most people will never push the Dell – DS16260 hard enough to demonstrate the full power it has available. With a respectable (but not “Gaming Fast) 16” Touch FHD+ display with Webcam and microphone, it’s certainly capable of running Accounting, Engineering or Architectural Design Programs like Excel, SolidWorks or Revit. This computer will give you years of use. If the Feature details below are too technical, you can just be sure they are VERY impressive especially for a laptop. Features: - Intel Core Ultra 7, Series 3, 1.7 Gigahertz - - 16” Touch Display, 1920x1200 (2K), (Full HD+) 60 Hz - - Built-in microphone, and Web-cam - - Backlit Keyboard with Alpha-Numeric Keypad for Mathematical Entries - - 16 Gb of System LPDDR5X RAM (expandable to 32 GB) - - 512GB, PCle, SSD Storage RAM - - Wireless WiFi 7 (BE Standard) + Bluetooth - - Audio; Dolby Atomos Core with “Smart-Amplifie” Ports: - 1 x HDMI 2.1 - 2 Thunderbolt-4 Display Ports - 2 USB 3.2, Type-A Ports - Charges through the standard USB Type A ports rather than a proprietary dedicated port. PROS: - The built-in alphanumeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard makes this an excellent choice for traveling accountants. - Considering its computing power, this laptop is very light at 3.99 pounds. It’s an excellent choice if you’re going to be carrying through a lot of airports and stowing it in overhead compartments. - The touchscreen makes it a good tablet-device too. CONS: - RAM is not upgradable. - Because I travel on business a lot, I turn the laptop on when I have even a short time to do some work between flights. For some reason Dell chose on this DS-1626 not to include a camera good enough to RELIABLY enable Windows-Hello FACIAL recognition in LOW-LIGHT situations. This means that instead of coming to life as soon as you open the laptop and show it your face, you have to go through the tedious manual password typing startup or fumbling for the fingerprint reader. - I knocked one star off, because I’m disappointed by the lack of visual contrast between the keys and the letters printed on them. Instead of being bright-white letters on black keys, the lettering is more of light gray on “not quite black” keys. I’m often using my laptop in dim lighting. The backlighting for the keys is not always switched on. I have a feeling this lack of contrast was decided by a fashion designer instead of an engineer. I consider laptops to be a tool, not a fashion statement. Conclusion: Again, this laptop is not designed for AAA gaming performance, but if you just type emails and cruise the internet, or work with accounting or graphic applications like Excel, SolidWorks Engineering, Revit or Photoshop that don’t require blazing response times, then this one deserves your serious consideration.

Gotta say, the quality of this laptop is actually better than i expected. It's got a really nice display, although not OLED, it's still very nice. It's a touchscreen which I like. Would recommend.

We was looking for a laptop to do several things around the house and for professional work and this dell computer fit all our needs plus

This new Dell laptop may be the perfect gift for your college bound family member. I have been looking for a rugged, well equipped solution and I think this fills the bill. The specifications are quite comprehensive without breaking the bank. The unit features a mid-range Intel Ultra 7 processor with built in graphics and sports 16GB of RAM memory and 512GB of SSD Storage. The RAM is adequate for any but the most intensive requirements and is not upgradeable. I feel that the SSD storage is a bit modest but it is upgradeable and (once SSD prices start coming back to earth) offers an obvious upgrade path. As with almost all devices today the unit includes optimizations for AI including an NPU that tops out at 49 TOPS. Which is to say that there is built-in acceleration for the AI software and features that allows processing to be completed on the laptop rather than having to dispatch those tasks to the cloud. The unit itself is aesthetically very attractive. The blue color is stylish without being distracting. The aluminum case provides a stiff, protective base that is also lightweight and quite thin. The laptop's 16 inch, 1920x1200 resolution (Dell calls it Full HD+), touch display delivers up to 400 nits of brightness. This is sufficient to display HDR content but I did notice some blooming around highlights. Color saturation and the refresh rate are good - not top of the line but more than adequate for normal usage. The display is built with Gorilla Glass which is essential for a work-a-day computer that needs to tolerate a little bumpy handling! Connectivity is decent with both HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 ports. There are two Thunderbolt ports in total and also two USB-A 3.2 ports. There is also a front-facing camera with a built-in microphone for videoconferencing, a tuned amplifier and speaker system supporting Dolby Atmos Core, and a headphone jack. Wireless connectivity includes both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 7. Both connect seamlessly and perform well. Battery capacity and life are quite good and should see the average student through with capacity to spare. Charging is quick via the bundled 65 watt charger. I also appreciate that the charger has a nice long cord! The Windows 11 Home OS includes some Dell optimizations and the amount of bloatware is kept to a minimum. As others have noted, pour yourself a cup of coffee for the initial startup - the Windows upgrades are extensive and will consume a couple of hours of your time even with a fast Internet connection. Once completed the operation and performance were smooth with no issues. Connecting to devices like my HP printer was easy as could be with no driver related snafus. Overall this is an excellent choice for the mid-market user. Solidly built, good looking, lightweight and offering good value for your money.

I really like several things about this Dell laptop. The display is quite lovely, sharp clear graphics. The laptop is not too heavy making it a good travel companion. This Dell laptop has a 16” screen which makes those lovely graphics quite amazing. Yes, I could watch an entire movie on this screen. Co-pilot is easy to access and quite helpful. I had it find medical professionals based on several criteria. The Dell laptop has a nice large mousepad and without any setting changes it is very responsive to movement. It takes a bit to get the hang of where to get the pointer placed in “Next” or “Skip” buttons but that is to be expected with a new machine. The keyboard has a light touch (you don’t have to hit keys too hard) and I think this is an improvement from my last Dell keyboard (couple of years ago). The “brick” of a power supply has gotten smaller and lighter…yeah! What I would prefer is not having the requirement to have a Microsoft account. This required my creating a new Outlook email. Another email, I won’t remember the password too! Dell could also do better on the update process, it stayed stuck at 99% on the first of three updates. I finally quite the process to move on and be able to use the laptop. Also, if you have your own license for Microsoft Office you will have to remove four versions (languages) of Microsoft 365 and OneNote. A bit of effort to get going but once this laptop is ready to go, it’s a great machine.

The take away here is that this is a good laptop. It’s not a high-end gaming machine but not a low-end laptop either. It is the type of laptop you would get for a child going to high school or off to college, which I believe is probably the exact demographic to which Dell is marketing this laptop. It has a good 16-inch 2K touchscreen, an Intel Ultra 7 processor, 16 GB of memory, and 512 GB of storage on an m.2 drive. It is quiet, a bit on the heavy side, works most of the day on a full charge, and is a good laptop. One of the first things I do when I get a new laptop is listen to the sound by streaming music. Although there are some laptops that have decent speakers, I typically don’t have high expectations for any laptop’s built-in speakers. But, I had hoped this Dell laptop would be different. It wasn’t. Unfortunately, that seems to be a continuing weak point on Dell laptops. The sound quality simply is not what you would expect on a laptop at this price. It would be okay for online meetings or listening to voice-only videos, but not music unless it is connected to a good Bluetooth speaker, headphones, or earbuds. I’m not sure how to describe the sound from these speakers other than they sound exactly like you would expect very cheap speakers to sound…tinny highs, no discernible bass at all, and almost no pleasant mid-tones. I did drop a star for this because Dell has had many years to improve their laptop speakers and have not. Like I said earlier there are other brands of laptops with really good speakers, but this is not one. Sorry. Once I connected it to a good Bluetooth speaker, I listened to hours upon hours of streamed music through this laptop. It kept a solid Bluetooth connection with absolutely no skipping, stuttering, or dropouts. The display quality is really pretty decent. The 2K touchscreen display and its hinge seem to be well engineered because the screen doesn’t shake at all even up near the top like when you’re using the ribbon menu in Office products. The well-engineered hinge is stiff, yet it’s not too stiff. I’m still able to open the display easily. Overall, this Dell 16S Laptop is a decent laptop that I can recommend as long as you’re not looking for something with excellent built-in speakers. This is a good working laptop that would be quite at home in a student’s backpack, a contractor's pickup truck, on a desk at work, or on the dining room table at home.

Hardware Unboxing the 16S you’ll find the laptop itself and a 65W USB-C charger; the laptop includes 2 USB-A ports, 2 Thunderbolt USB-C ports, a dedicated HDMI out, and a headphone jack. Some really positive things about the hardware: The laptop is built on a rigid aluminum frame that allows for virtually no body nor keyboard flex. The mousepad is large without getting in the way of typing; it’s plastic with a smooth matte finish, mimicking the finish of the aluminum frame. The keys feel really pleasant to type on and have very little wiggle; they are also plastic. The screen hinge spans almost the entire width of the laptop body, rather than being two small hinges on the ends of the screen; it feels incredibly solid and sturdy. While not being a 2-in-1 laptop, the hinge also opens completely flat to 180°. The speakers sound pleasantly impressive and can get REALLY loud. They’re very clear, and for being small laptop speakers, they can produce good detail and completely fine bass (nothing thumpy, but typical bass instrument frequencies come through clearly). They’re able to handle really busy music/audio without any sort of distortion, even at loud volumes. All of this is achieved without any sort of pre-installed Dolby enhancement software, so what you hear is what the speakers truly sound like, which I find to be a plus. The 16S model includes a dedicated calculator key and a numberpad. A couple things to keep in mind about the hardware: The speakers… …are downfiring. Listening on a flat surface will warrant the best results, while listening on your lap might muffle the sound some. …are only covered by some fabric under the frame, rather than a metal grill flush with the frame. I can see the fabric picking up a lot of dust and debris as time goes on. The screen gets moderately bright, so it might be a bit difficult to work with the 16S in a very sun-lit room or outside. The camera is serviceable. It has a fairly wide picture and will work perfectly fine for Zoom or the like. Storage is upgradeable, as long as you replace the boot M.2 drive. RAM is soldered and not upgradeable, though the standard 16GB configuration will be plenty for general multitasking. Really small nitpick, but the number lock key on the keyboard has no physical light indicator for being enabled/disabled, and no on-screen feedback pops up showing if it gets turned on or off. The number pad keys themselves also don’t have any alt text or icons other than the numbers themselves. Software The 16S comes with a couple standard Dell product applications for handling device performance and software updates–no extensive or ridiculous bloatware. Performance The 16S’s battery life averaged around 5-8 hours of consistent but differing use, switching between more intensive gaming/video editing tests to simple music streaming and work on Chrome. It’s perfectly capable of general multitasking, especially with the extra display capabilities it has through the dedicated HDMI and Thunderbolt ports. At no point in using it did it struggle to handle multiple Chrome tabs on the screen with music streaming in the background, even with an eventual DaVinci Resolve video editing test going on at the same time. A quick Minecraft run proved that the 16S is capable of handling some light gaming, as it provided a smooth 100-180fps on default graphics settings. The DaVinci Resolve test involved two existing project files: a 1080p project with a lot of added text captions and FX, and a 4K project utilizing 4K recordings. The 16S played back both projects fairly smoothly with a few minor hiccups during heavily edited parts. Based on these couple of tests, the 16S proved to be a capable machine, giving me faith that it can pretty confidently handle other things like photo editing or even music production on top of its capability to handle an everyday school or job workflow.

SET UP EXPERIENCE I'm not sure why this happens, but it seems that when a manufacturer offers a modern Windows machine, they cannot manage to install the most recent version of the operating system. I can understand the appeal of a fruit computer when unboxing. Their product actually is ready to use. A modern Windows machine is immediately sucking up your first hour of usage by having to install whatever version of the OS it ships. And I can assure you, this laptop not only installed a new version at the very setup process, there were dozens of updates that installed later. I am not even a Fruit computer lover, but I can see the appeal to those who just want to use their new computer in the first hour. Unfortunately I have tested several PC laptops recently and this is not unique to DELL. This is the sorry state of PC building that absolutely needs to change. If you built this last week, why is the OS nearly 6 months old that ships? USER EXPERIENCE Now that the computer can actually be used, it is quite a nice computer - 16 inch screen that is vibrant with a touch capability that only Windows machines these days seem to offer. The backlit keyboard is nice to look at and to use. Very clear in darkness. The trackpad is neither the best nor the worst I've used which is a good thing. I noticed that once the computer was not consuming bandwidth updating, the computer booted up quickly and was peppy enough to use as a daily driver. THE MODERN REALITY OF LIMITATIONS This computer comes with a paltry 512 mb of storage. I consider 1 gig to be the bare minimum to use a computer these days - you would likely be warned to store data on a usb drive because you will be using every bit of this computer's onboard storage very quickly. This would be a good daily user for basic tasks but beyond that I wouldn't push it.

There are so many choices now a days when it comes to picking the right laptop, and after some research I think I made the right choice. I am loving my new Dell so far! The beautiful midnight blue color makes the laptop look very sleek and is something different than your standard silver or black. I am very impressed with the build quality thus far. Nothing feels or looks cheap, instead it feels like it is very well made and sturdy. It has a bit of weightiness, but not so much that it would not be easily transportable. I first noticed how clear and bright the screen was, and with it being 16 inches it is a welcome change from my previous smaller laptop. The screen fills the entire area leaving hardly any border. I believe 2k screens are a happy medium for the smaller screens of a laptop. The sound quality is also surprisingly impressive and plenty loud enough to watch videos or listen to music. It also has a full keypad on the keyboard, which is an added feature that I have been using more than expected. Overall I would definitely recommend this product to someone who is in the market!

The Dell 16S 16” 2K Touchscreen laptop has all the right vibes for those looking for a daily driver. I have tested so many computers, laptops, and tablets in my time that sometimes I become numb to their individual nuances. However, every once in a while, one will just stand out and say, “Hold my beverage.” Out of the box, this unit has a Celestial Blue matte aluminum finish that immediately sets it apart from the normal stale black or grey. The build is quite solid and feels ultra durable, and the polished accents add to its really clean aesthetics. The laptop is surprisingly slim and, even with the larger 16” screen, fairly lightweight, around four pounds. The screen display is wonderful at 2K. The contrast between black, darks, and grey is crazy and really sets the entire working tone. The larger display gives you plenty of room when you have multiple windows open, which is great for productivity, but it’s equally nice when you just want to kick back and stream something. The performance is excellent, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 355 putting in work and benchmarking exceptionally well. The program I was using did not even have a 2026 355 to compare directly with. The fully integrated Copilot, SSD, and 16GB of RAM make Windows and applications feel quick, and the processing power to utilize it makes the productivity and functionality for the individual insane. Combine that with a super responsive Gorilla Glass touchscreen and the unit easily transforms from a laptop geared for solo use to an information sharing hub. My only point of note is that the performance is fantastic for normal work-related tasks. It might not be the best unit to load up the latest top tier gaming title because the graphics card will limit the output. On top of that, the screen only has a 60 Hz refresh rate. That said, these are not necessarily cons, as this unit is meant for students, business professionals, and others, not so much for avid PC gamers. Overall, I am extremely happy that this Dell removed my general reviewing complacency and is a solid performer for everyday productivity at work and play. The premium build with leading technology will ensure this unit is not only relevant today but for years to come. If you are looking for that one-stop shop that also has some flavor, then this is an easy one for me to recommend.

I generally like Dell when it comes to laptops so with the Dell - 16" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 355 2026 - 16GB Memory - 512GB Storage - Copilot+ PC - Celestial Blue I was looking for differences that made it better or worse than those I've used in the past. However, Murphy's Law kicked in when I received it so trying it has been an interesting journey. The squirrels in our area love to eat cables and when it rains, we lose WIFI so trying to set it up was an experience. Actually, I was impressed as I didn't need to restart the process each time I was dropped off the internet which I've experienced in the past. It did, however, make for some interesting times with downloads and installations. Though, the downloads when much faster than I anticipated given the constraints the Dell was operating under. It came well packaged, as always, and if the internet was working properly, the set-up would have been a breeze. I find that it is built better than other Dells I've used, feeling more solid with the housing less springy. The hinges also seem more solid and less flexible which, having damaged a couple of laptops in that area, I'm happy about. I love the 16" touchscreen. It makes things much easier for these old eyes but also helps me see more of the documents I work with so there is less scrolling. It is a full keyboard with a full numeric keypad. I got used to a half size keypad so my touch is off when reaching for keys but that is just adjustment. I prefer a full keypad. The trackpad is a good size needing only a light touch. I don't use the trackpad often as I prefer using a mouse but found this one easy to find the left and right buttons without issue. It comes with 2 USB-C (thunderbolt 4) ports, 1 USB-A port and and HDMI port on the left side with a USB-A and headphone/mic port on the right. As usual, I wish companies would split the power delivery ports so one is on each side. The other thing I wish more companies would do would be to make the charger cable stronger so it is less likely to split if needs to wrap to the back of the laptop. I find the Dell tends to split easy in that area and this one seems no different. Charging it does not take long at all but I didn't get the battery time I expected. It's about 9 hours when not using the internet but went down to 6-7 hours when surfing, downloading, or streaming during the two sunny days we've had so the cables were able to dry out and the internet was continuous. It comes with Co-pilot but I have not been able to see how well that runs yet. It also comes with Window Hello which I have not seen before and the security is either face recognition or pin number. As cameras and I don't tend to get along, I went with the pin option and actually find that easier. It is processing the slower internet speed well so I'm sure there will be no issues when my provider finally gets around to fixing all the squirrel teeth marks on the cables. The colors are great and the graphics are crisp. The speakers work well. It has easily paired with other devices I use. I have not been able to do much in the way of gaming due to the internet situation but what I have done has been a good experience. Overall I'm happy with this laptop as it meets my needs and seems as if it will hold up the constant travel it will be experiencing.

The Dell 16S is a good all-around laptop for daily productivity, particularly for those who prioritize having a bigger screen. Its 16-inch touchscreen is large enough to get more work done easily, while the 16:10 aspect ratio makes it a great choice for reading documents and browsing the Internet with many windows open at once. The specifications include a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a brightness of 400 nits and a refresh rate of 60Hz, which means that the screen is good for most common uses indoors. The computer has an Intel Core Ultra 7 series 3 processor and comes with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, which makes it a good laptop for performing different tasks like multitasking, streaming, and working in different applications. The integrated Intell graphics are most suitable for general use, though this laptop is not intended for heavy duty gaming and other tasks that require advanced graphics. The design of this laptop is yet another positive feature. Its slim metal design gives a more sophisticated impression compared to many other larger laptops. Weighing around 4 pounds, this 16-inch model is a portable laptop and even offers a helpful touchscreen feature. Overall, the Dell 16S is a decent device when it comes to the combination of screen size, performance, size, and abilities. While 512GB could be limited for those who work with videos and large materials, it is still a good storage option for standard productivity tasks. If you need a modern laptop running Windows with a big touch screen and decent performance while working, it is a good option to consider.

I’ve been using this Dell computer for 2 weeks now and I’ve got to say it exceeds my expectations. The battery life is awesome, far better than my old computer. The screen size is a bit smaller than my old computer, but that is OK. The graphics are the best I’ve ever seen, clear and crisp, even better than more expensive computers. The touch screen is a nice feature. My last computer never had it, and I never realized how much I used it until it was gone. The computer has options I’m still trying to figure out and get used to. I’m 71 years old and slow to accept change but come on, a Voice to Text feature. How awesome is that! Just sit back, talk in your normal voice & before you know it, your email is done, plus no more worrying about your spelling. Gotta Love it. Also has one touch key for snipping tool and a Copilot app. Snipping I’ve yet to try or use, but the Copilot AI feature is too much fun. I like uploading pictures and then asking AI to add this or remove that. Bottom line can’t say anything negative about this computer and at the same time I can’t say enough positive about it. To date, this is the best overall computer I’ve owned. Oh, and the midnight blue color is like black ink..very attractive.

Wow. A laptop with a 16" touchscreen! Not sure it gets much better than this for an every-day computer. I've used other laptops and it seems they're if they're touchscreen they're smaller and larger ones aren't touchscreen. The Dell 16S is built into a sleek, blue, aluminum case and powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. With a built-in graphics card, it offers great battery life and performance for daily tasks, surfing, or streaming. With 16GB memory (expandable to 32GB) and 512GB SSD storage, it can easily handle most tasks and the 2K screen resolution provides a better image than standard HD. The 16" LED screen provides great color and brightness. The touchscreen is sensitive and responds easily to fingertip commands. Equipped with (1) HDMI, (2) USB-a, (2) USB-c, and a headphone jack, it offers enough inputs for most applications. It also has a built-in camera/microphone, and built-in Wifi 7 and Bluetooth as well. Measuring just 14" x 10" x 1/2" thick, and weighing less than 4 pounds, it's easy to carry and truly portable. The sound is powered with Dolby Atmos Core which provides a clear, crisp tone great for music streaming and videos. The backlit keyboard includes a numeric keypad (which I really like), soft-touch keys, and the facial recognition for Windows Hello works well (pass key also available). While not a "gaming laptop" it has great specs, has a touchscreen screen, and performs great. It's another definite winner from Dell.

Having owned multiple Dell laptops throughout the years, for both work and personal use, including Alienware examples, I am very familiar with the product. I’ve been working on 15” systems for years, but they always feel too small. When this 16” laptop showed up, I figured it was time to make the change. It’s a small change, but it feels much bigger. When I made the swap on my desk in my home office, the bigger unit filled the space much more organically, with not as much of a gap navigating between the screen on the laptop and the large (30” +) monitors on either side. I mainly use the laptop as the control panel, and I do my work on the big screen, which works well. Operationally, not much has changed. Given several years have passed since my last laptop, I know I’m taking advantage of the updates in performance and tech, but the basic functionality remains the same. I ran the required updates over the first few days of ownership, making sure I was up to date on everything, as well as getting all my personalization settings adjusted. The biggest complaint is using SupportAssist in that it always locks up the system whenever I attempt to run the full scan. I have to do each step individually, bypassing the hardware scan, during my monthly maintenance. Using the virtual “assistant” is no help, as it only points me to things like uninstalling the app. I also don’t like the multiple programs that are installed as part of the OS. I have to spend time researching them to determine if I want to remove them, or, lacking that capability, turning everything off. It is Windows after all, though, so slop and data tracking is always going to be a thing. Other than that, it’s a decent unit. I use it very much in a business capacity versus a gaming or creative way, and I appreciate the crisp feel when launching apps like Office, going to my browser, and others. I’m not looking for it to have top-of-the-line stats like frame rate, ray tracing, or anything along those lines. It’s light, a good size, and it’s fast, and that’s what I wanted.

I really like this laptop. I needed something that would keep up with my busy life and not slow down. This works perfect. When I unboxed it, I was very happy with the color and design. When I turned it on, it went through updates from Microsoft and then was ready to go. The screen is bright and very clear and the touch is very responsive. The keyboard is comfortable and laid out very well, which was important to me and I really like the separate number pad which makes business tasks much easier. Applications open very quickly without much lag. The only thing I wish is that it wasn't so heavy. But, it is made of metal so it's very sturdy. It has plenty of ports, even for HDMI. What really won me is how blazing fast it is. Everything opens in a snap. Of course, opening some things online may be a little slow because of internet speed, but opening programs like Word or Excel is very fast. I have several work projects coming up and I know this laptop will really help me with all of them. I would definitely recommend this speedy laptop to anyone.