Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
41.4Performance46.9
31.8Display38.4
65Battery77.3
71.1Portability55.2
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)7 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) 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 portability score: 71 vs 55
- 21% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,728 vs 2,426
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 65
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+12%Top 50% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 12,896+16%Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 83 Wh+30% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+21% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+14% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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