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Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)

Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
49.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Dell XPS 13 (9350)
55.6Inno Score
41.4Performance45.6
31.8Display38.4
65Battery67.6
71.1Portability84.5
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)7 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS 13 (9350) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+13) and display (+7). 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)

  • 16% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 55 Wh
  • Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,649

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)

  • Stronger performance score: 46 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 71
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Screen size14 ″+4%13.4 ″
Panel typeIPS (anti-glare)IPS (InfinityEdge)
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits500 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VIntel Arc Graphics 140V
RAM16 GB32 GB+100%
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,728Top 50%2,730Top 50%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,085Bottom 17%11,200+1%Bottom 19%

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Capacity64 Wh+16%55 Wh
Web browsing endurance13.4 h15 h+12%
Charging65 W+8%60 W

Design

Design comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Weight1.55 kg1.18 kg+24%
Thickness17 mm15.3 mm+10%
MaterialAluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezelCNC aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
PortsThunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo2x Thunderbolt 4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1080p + IR, privacy shutter1080p + IR
BiometricsFingerprint reader (power button)Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Dell XPS 13 (9350)
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Dell XPS 13 (9350)
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC)Windows 11

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