Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
41.4Performance50.9
31.8Display38.4
65Battery50.9
71.1Portability80
4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and portability (+9). 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 51
- 34% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 71
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,790+2%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 13,100+18%Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+5% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h+34% | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.3 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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