Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
41.4Performance61.1
31.8Display44.9
65Battery78.5
71.1Portability75.9
1 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)10 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and battery (+14). 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)
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 71
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 700 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,952+8%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 14,965+35%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 74 Wh+16% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | 15.9 h+19% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.44 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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