Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell Latitude 5450
41.4Performance35.5
31.8Display21.6
65Battery38.7
71.1Portability70.1
6 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)1 spec wins — Dell Latitude 5450
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+10). Dell Latitude 5450 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 36
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 39
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- 10% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.55 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+17%Top 50% | 2,338Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085+13%Bottom 17% | 9,846Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+19% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.4 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+19% | 21 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Pro |
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