Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
44Performance44
23.3Display35.3
38.7Battery46.7
68.2Portability36.8
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 (DC14250) scores 42 against 41.1 for Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 (DC14250) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 37
- 34% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 23.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 39
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh+11% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg+34% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+21% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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