Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell XPS 13 (9345)
41.4Performance47.7
31.8Display38.4
65Battery40
71.1Portability84.2
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) scores 49.5 against 50.2 for Dell XPS 13 (9345). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 13 (9345) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 40
- 16% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 55 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 71
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,393 vs 11,085
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| 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 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,825+4%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 14,393+30%Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+16% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.19 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.3 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
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