ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
44Performance41.4
23.3Display31.8
36.7Battery65
82.4Portability71.1
2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+9). ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 23% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.55 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 37
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 35% higher charging: 65 W vs 48 W
- 22% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (up to 4.8GHz, 6C/6T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (onboard) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 64 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 48 W | 65 W+35% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+23% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+3% | 17 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 | 1080p FHD camera | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition camera | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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