Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
41.4Performance41.5
31.8Display23.3
65Battery65.7
71.1Portability56.6
5 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)5 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and display (+9). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 57
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 34% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 10 h
- 20% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.94 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 56% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 11,085
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+17%Top 50% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 12,600+14%Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 100 Wh+56% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h+34% | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+20% | 1.94 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+11% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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