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16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V) vs 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)

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Quick verdict

  • 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V) leads on performance.
  • 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V) offers better overall value (2.8 points per ₹10,000).
  • 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V) has the higher Comparezi Score (30.9).
  • 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V) is the cheaper option at ₹1,06,490.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)
Value 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)

Specifications side by side

Spec
16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)
16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)
Overview
Type
Everyday
Everyday
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024
Microsoft Office Home 2024
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
8
8
NPU (AI) performance
40 TOPS
47 TOPS (better)
Copilot+ PC
Yes
Yes
Graphics
Intel Arc Graphics
Intel Arc Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X-8533
LPDDR5X-8533
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Storage type
PCIe NVMe SSD
PCIe NVMe SSD
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Display panel
WVA/IPS
WVA/IPS
Peak brightness
300 nits
300 nits
Battery and build
Battery
64 Wh
64 Wh
Charger
65 W
65 W
Weight
1.87 kg
1.87 kg
Thickness
16.99 mm
16.99 mm
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Ice Blue
Ice Blue
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port with DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 Thunderbolt™ 4 port with DisplayPort™ 2.1 and Power Delivery, 1 HDMI 2.1 port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port with DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 Thunderbolt™ 4 port with DisplayPort™ 2.1 and Power Delivery, 1 HDMI 2.1 port
Warranty
1 year
1 year

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)

₹1,06,490

16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)

₹1,13,290

Pros and cons

16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)

  • Pro: 64 Wh battery, larger than 89% of the 39 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 88% of the 34 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it (1.87 kg)

16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)

  • Pro: 64 Wh battery, larger than 89% of the 39 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 88% of the 34 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it (1.87 kg)

Which should you buy?

16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (30.9).

16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,06,490 and gives the most score per rupee .

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