Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
41.4Performance42.9
31.8Display31.8
65Battery52
71.1Portability61.4
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and portability (+10). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 battery score: 65 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 61
- 17% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.87 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,763+1%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085+3%Bottom 17% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+17% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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