Dell 14 Plus DB14255 vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
47.5chipPerformance42.9
53.4chipGraphicschip62.7
23.3Displayspec-based31.8
52Batteryspec-based52
72Portabilityspec-based61.4
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus DB142552 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus DB14255 scores 47.7 against 47.7 for Dell 16 Plus (DB16250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus DB14255 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus DB14255
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 43
- 19% lower weight: 1.52 kg vs 1.87 kg
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,763Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,803Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.52 kg+19% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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