Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
41.4Performance39.3
31.8Display41.6
65Battery45.9
71.1Portability51.4
5 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and battery (+19). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 46
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 51
- 49% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 9 h
- 23% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 22 mm
- 22% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.98 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+11%Top 50% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 11,500+4%Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+10% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h+49% | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+22% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+23% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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