Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
44Performance41.4
25.7Display31.8
20Battery65
89.7Portability71.1
1 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3004 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and display (+6). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 71
- 41% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.55 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 20
- 122% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W
- 33% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 10.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 14 ″+33% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 64 Wh+122% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 36 W | 65 W+81% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+41% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm | 17 mm+1% |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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