Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
41.4Performance50.7
31.8Display54.7
65Battery60
71.1Portability92.9
1 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)9 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and portability (+22). 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
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 71
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.2 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+9%Top 50% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 13,756+24%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh+9% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 0.98 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 13.5 mm+20% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (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, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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