Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Dell Pro 14
35.6chipPerformancespec-based28.6
37.5chipGraphicschip46.3
23.3Displayspec-based24.4
38.7Batteryspec-based40
68.2Portabilityspec-based72.5
1 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)3 spec wins — Dell Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 (DC14250) scores 38.9 against 39.1 for Dell Pro 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro 14 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 14
- Stronger graphics score: 46 vs 38
- 13% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.56 kg
- 12% higher Peak brightness: 336 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 336 nits+12% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,886Bottom 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,329Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 Wh+2% |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg | 1.35 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+7% | 20.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic (PC+ABS, recycled content) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1GbE, headset jack, barrel power port, wedge lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | FHD 1080p RGB HDR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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