Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
41.4Performance59.9
31.8Display55.5
65Battery73.3
71.1Portability29.1
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)9 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+19). 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 29
- 38% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 27 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 65
- 362% higher charging: 300 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,889+6%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 18,126+64%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 80 Wh+25% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 300 W+362% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+38% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+37% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 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 (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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