Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
41.4Performance41
31.8Display38.4
65Battery50.8
71.1Portability87.9
3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+17) and display (+7). 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 51
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 71
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 32% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 17 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.55 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,728+1%Top 50% | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,085Bottom 17% | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+1% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.4 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.23 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 11.6 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
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