Looks-wise, the Gram’s profile is its main visual highlight, as its all-black aesthetic is uninspiring. The laptop's visual accoutrements begin and end with a small logo on the back of the lid.

In previous years, the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 probably would have been called an Inspiron. However, after the company revamped its naming scheme earlier this year, all of its consumer PCs now share its ...