Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
41.4Performance39.9
31.8Display38.4
65Battery54.1
71.1Portability65.8
4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and portability (+5). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 battery score: 65 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 66
- 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 display score: 38 vs 32
- 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%Top 50% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 12,600+14%Bottom 36% |
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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