Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
41.4Performance42.1
31.8Display35.3
65Battery42.9
71.1Portability38.5
4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)5 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) and battery (+22). HP Victus 16 (2024) 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 43
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 39
- 91% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 7 h
- 34% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.34 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 23.5 mm
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher Screen size: 16.1 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,300 vs 11,085
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16.1 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+5%Top 50% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 12,300+11%Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h+91% | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+34% | 2.34 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+28% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Victus 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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