Dell 16S (DS16260, 2026)

Launched Jul 2026 · Thin & light

71
GoodGifng score of the laptop
Good for displayGood for officeGood for studentsGood for battery

Launch price₹2,29,990

Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • 16" 120Hz OLEDOLED · 2880x1800 · Windows 11 Home · DS16260
    71 launched at ₹2,29,990

Where to buy

launch price ₹2,29,990

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Score breakdown

Performance
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Battery
95
Display
91
Portability & build
76
Graphics
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Memory & storage
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Features
85

For the laptop. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Stiff, well-made body
  • Lid folds back a full 180 degrees
  • Useful port mix with two Thunderbolt 4, HDMI and USB-A
  • Optional 120 Hz OLED and stronger Core Ultra X7 chips
  • No dongles needed thanks to USB-A, HDMI and Thunderbolt
  • Full number pad and proper function keys
  • Roomy 16:10 screen

Cons

  • Memory is soldered
  • Room for just one SSD
  • OLED does little for HDR
  • No cover for the webcam
  • Over 4 lb, heavier than slim rivals
  • Keyboard and touchpad pushed off-centre by the numpad
  • Speakers lack bass
  • NotebookcheckAug 2026

    Tested US Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB/1 TB, 2.8K 120 Hz OLED touch ($1,700): a sturdier, more grown-up successor to the Dell 16 Plus that is good value at the right price, though top configurations creep into XPS 16 money.

  • TechaerisJul 2026

    Tested US Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB/1 TB, 2.8K OLED touch ($1,769): a dependable, sensible big-screen laptop for work, study and home that gives up the XPS's slimness for ports and a lower price.

  • IT ProAug 2026

    Tested UK Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB/512 GB with the IPS screen (about GBP 1,500): fresh look, nice keyboard and long battery, but the screen and value don't match the price and it stands out at nothing.

  • PCWorldAug 2026

    Tested US Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB/1 TB, 2.8K OLED ($1,769): lovely screen and fast ports, but graphics and heavy-work speed trail similarly priced rivals, so it feels overpriced.

Full specs

Battery
Battery70 Wh
Battery test16.9 h (PCWorld offline 4K video loop at about 250 nits (Core Ultra 7 355, 2.8K OLED))
Charger65 W, charges over USB-C
Build
Weight1.8 kg
Thickness15.3 mm
Materialaluminium
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit, number pad
Webcam1080p (2 MP) with IR, no privacy shutter
Fingerprint / face unlockIR face unlock
Speakersstereo, 2 x 2 W
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 2× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211), Bluetooth 6.0
Other
ColoursCelestial Blue, Frost Blue

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