Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
41.4Performancespec-based39.9
61.9chipGraphics77.2
31.8Displayspec-based38.4
65Batteryspec-based54.1
71.1Portabilityspec-based65.8
4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) scores 51.2 against 51.2 for Dell XPS 14 (9440). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- 34% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 10 h
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,728 vs 2,330
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 62
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 11,085
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (3.2K OLED 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+17%Bottom 39% | 2,330Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 22% | 12,600+14%Bottom 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h+34% | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+8% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+6% | 18 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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