Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
41.4Performance46.1
31.8Display35.1
65Battery52
71.1Portability71.9
1 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) scores 49.5 against 49.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 52
- 14% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 10% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.55 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 2,894+6%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 11,979+8%Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.4 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+14% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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