Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
44Performance61.1
23.3Display44.9
38.7Battery78.5
68.2Portability75.9
1 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+22). 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 Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 39
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 68
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 700 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 74 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg | 1.44 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 15.9 mm+16% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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