Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
35.6chipPerformancechip35.7
23.3Display26.5
38.7Battery30.7
68.2Portability71.9
2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 (DC14250) scores 39.1 against 38.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 (DC14250) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 31
- 13% higher capacity: 54 Wh vs 48 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 68
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 10% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.56 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | IPS (anti-glare, in-cell touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (1x SO-DIMM, single-channel) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+13% | 48 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg | 1.4 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+4% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, aluminum or PC-ABS bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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