Dell 14 Plus DB14255 vs MSI Modern A14 LE J1M
47.5chipPerformancechip33.6
53.4chipGraphicschip51.2
23.3Displayspec-based—
52Batteryspec-based44
72Portabilityspec-based76.3
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus DB142551 spec wins — MSI Modern A14 LE J1M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus DB14255 scores 47.7 against 47.6 for MSI Modern A14 LE J1M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus DB14255 edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus DB14255
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 10% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 58 Wh
- 10% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 18.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern A14 LE J1M
- 15% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 1.52 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen 7 170 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | AMD Radeon 680M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+10% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.52 kg | 1.29 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+10% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, audio jack | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus DB14255 | MSI Modern A14 LE J1M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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