Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
41.4Performance43.7
31.8Display39.9
65Battery46.7
71.1Portability41.9
4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and battery (+18). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 47
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 42
- 91% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 7 h
- 33% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 21.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 32
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 25% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 64 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+5%Top 50% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 12,300+11%Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 80 Wh+25% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h+91% | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+33% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+23% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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