Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC
41.4Performancespec-based50.6
61.9chipGraphicschip53.3
31.8Displayspec-based26.5
65Batteryspec-based69.3
71.1Portabilityspec-based61.9
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)8 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) scores 51.2 against 51.1 for HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 19% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.92 kg
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,539 vs 11,085
- 20% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 64 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Bottom 39% | 2,855+5%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 22% | 13,539+22%Bottom 49% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 77 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+19% | 1.92 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.5 mm+9% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Recycled aluminum base and magnesium lid |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 5 MP camera with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint sensor in the power key, IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Pro |
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