Dell 14 (DC14250) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
44Performance57.1
23.3Display41.5
38.7Battery77.3
68.2Portability33.3
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)6 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and display (+18). 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 33
- 36% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 25.4 mm
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 39
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 83 Wh+54% |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg+36% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+26% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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