ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
68Performance41.4
55Display31.8
50.7Battery65
38.2Portability71.1
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+23). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 38
- 37% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 64 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.55 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 17 mm+37% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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