Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
44Performance41.5
23.3Display23.3
38.7Battery65.7
68.2Portability56.6
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 portability score: 68 vs 57
- 20% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 1.94 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 39
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 85% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 100 Wh+85% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg+20% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+1% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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