Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1
41.4Performancespec-based57.3
61.9chipGraphicschip55.6
31.8Displayspec-based38.4
65Batteryspec-based26.7
71.1Portabilityspec-based82.5
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) scores 51.2 against 51.1 for Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 56
- 42% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 45 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,039
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 19% lower weight: 1.25 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 17 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 365 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Bottom 39% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+42% | 45 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.25 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.2 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Magnesium-aluminium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 3.5mm combo audio jack, 8-pin pogo connector for the folio keyboard |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 5MP front camera with IR and privacy shutter, 8MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader on the folio keyboard |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Pro |
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