Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
41.4Performance94.7
31.8Display38.4
65Battery94.7
71.1Portability59.3
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)6 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and battery (+30). 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 59
- 18% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.9 kg
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 65
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 96 Wh+50% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+18% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+5% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Pro |
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