Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
44Performance26.6
23.3Display30.2
38.7Battery21.3
68.2Portability66.3
5 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 (DC14250) wins this laptop face-off, 42 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and performance (+17). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 21
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 32% higher capacity: 54 Wh vs 41 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+32% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg+4% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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