Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Framework Laptop 12
44Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
38.7Battery—
68.2Portability83.2
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 (DC14250) scores 42 against 41.5 for Framework Laptop 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 (DC14250) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 68
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 17% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.56 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg | 1.3 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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