Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
41.4Performance44
31.8Display38.4
65Battery77.9
71.1Portability93.4
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+22) and battery (+13). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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)
- 23% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 52 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 71
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 35% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.55 kg
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+23% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | 18 h+34% |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 12.7 mm+25% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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