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Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

WINNER
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
49.5Inno Score
VS
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
43.1Inno Score
41.4Performance44
31.8Display38.3
65Battery46.7
71.1Portability43.5
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

InnoReviews verdict

Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+28) and battery (+18). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 44
  • 33% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 25.2 mm
  • 26% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.1 kg

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
  • 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
  • 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Screen size14 ″15.3 ″+9%
Panel typeIPS (anti-glare)IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VUp to Intel Core 7 230H
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140VNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)DDR5-5200
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC)NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Geekbench 6 (single)2,728Top 50%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,085Bottom 17%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Capacity64 Wh+7%60 Wh
Web browsing endurance13.4 h—
Charging65 W135 W+108%

Design

Design comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Weight1.55 kg+26%2.1 kg
Thickness17 mm+33%25.2 mm
MaterialAluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
PortsThunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p + IR, privacy shutter720p
BiometricsFingerprint reader (power button)—

Software

Software comparison: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecDell 14 Plus (DB14250)Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC)Windows 11 Home

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