Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
44Performance44
23.3Display38.4
38.7Battery77.9
68.2Portability93.4
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and portability (+25). 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)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 39
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 68
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+4% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg | 1 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 12.7 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
Dell 14 (DC14250)vs Chuwi MiniBook X U300VSDell 14 (DC14250)vs Apple MacBook NeoVSDell 14 (DC14250)vs HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025)VSDell 14 (DC14250)vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1VVSDell XPS 13 (2026)vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)VSDell XPS 13 (2026)vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)VSDell XPS 13 (2026)vs ASUS Googlebook 14VSDell XPS 13 (2026)vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)VS