Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
41.4Performance49.2
31.8Display26.5
65Battery70.7
71.1Portability70.8
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and battery (+6). 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 display score: 32 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 65
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 14% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.3 h vs 13.4 h
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+7% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | 15.3 h+14% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.54 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+3% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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