Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
41.4Performance58.1
31.8Display38.4
65Battery60
71.1Portability67.5
1 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)9 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) 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)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 68
- 11% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.74 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen 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 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,903+6%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 16,943+53%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+11% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.4 mm+9% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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