Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
41.4Performance41.9
31.8Display36.7
65Battery60
71.1Portability81.6
1 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)7 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 51.8 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+11) and display (+5). 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 battery score: 65 vs 60
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,728 vs 2,372
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 450 nits vs 300 nits
- 15% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 1.55 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+15%Top 50% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 12,643+14%Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.31 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 14.5 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (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 (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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