Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
41.4Performance26.6
31.8Display30.2
65Battery21.3
71.1Portability66.3
7 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)1 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+15). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 66
- 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,085 vs 5,278
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+28%Top 50% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085+110%Bottom 17% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+56% | 41 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+4% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+11% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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