Dell 14 Plus DB14255 vs HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
47.5chipPerformancechip51.9
53.4chipGraphicschip53.4
23.3Displayspec-based20
52Batteryspec-based49.3
72Portabilityspec-based71.7
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus DB142552 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus DB14255 scores 47.7 against 47.8 for HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus DB14255
- 11% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19 mm
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 48
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare (touch option) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+3% | 62 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.52 kg | 1.44 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+11% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet (optional), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | Optional fingerprint reader and IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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