Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
41.4Performance39.9
31.8Display41.6
65Battery59.6
71.1Portability76.7
6 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 51.3 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and portability (+6). 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 battery score: 65 vs 60
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 19% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,728 vs 2,430
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 71
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,000 vs 11,085
- 14% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.55 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+12%Top 50% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 13,000+17%Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+19% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h+3% | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.34 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+3% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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