Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
41.4Performance54.1
31.8Display39.9
65Battery73.3
71.1Portability35.7
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and battery (+8). 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 36
- 34% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 65
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,856+5%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 17,201+55%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 80 Wh+25% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+34% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+33% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | None |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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