ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
48.5Performance41.4
41.5Display31.8
64Battery65
69.8Portability71.1
8 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)1 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and performance (+7). 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 A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- 15% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+4%Top 39% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+24%Top 45% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+14% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+6% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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