Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
41.4Performance41.5
31.8Display24.9
65Battery79.8
71.1Portability76
4 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)6 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
LG Gram 17 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and portability (+5). 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 display score: 32 vs 25
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 65
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 71
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 21% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 14 ″
- 20% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 64 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 17 ″+21% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+3%Top 50% | 2,640Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085+4%Bottom 17% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 77 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | 16 h+19% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.35 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+5% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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