Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
48chipPerformance41.4
58.8chipGraphicschip62.7
33.5Displayspec-based31.8
53.3Batteryspec-based65
72.5Portabilityspec-based71.1
4 spec wins — Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M)0 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) scores 51.1 against 51.3 for Dell 14 Plus (DB14250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 41
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 59
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,400
Display
| Spec | Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+17% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 880M | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,728Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,085Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+2% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+6% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello face recognition (IR camera) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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