Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
41.4Performance57.1
31.8Display41.5
65Battery77.3
71.1Portability33.3
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)7 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and battery (+12). 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 portability score: 71 vs 33
- 36% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 25.4 mm
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 65
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 83 Wh+30% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+36% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+33% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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