Dell 14 Plus DB14255 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
45chipPerformancechip51.3
23.3Display38.3
52Battery46.7
72Portability46.1
4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus DB142552 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus DB14255 scores 46 against 46.1 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus DB14255
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 46
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 28% lower weight: 1.52 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 23.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+7% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.52 kg+28% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+27% | 23.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, audio jack | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) | 5MP with IR and E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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