Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
41.4Performance65.6
31.8Display55.5
65Battery98.7
71.1Portability20
2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)9 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and performance (+24). 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 portability score: 71 vs 20
- 50% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 65
- 515% higher charging: 400 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 18 ″+29% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728Top 50% | 3,127+15%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 20,220+82%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 99 Wh+55% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 400 W+515% |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+50% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+39% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Razer Blade 18 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 |
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