Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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42.5Performancespec-based35.5
61.9chipGraphicschip32.4
23.3Displayspec-based27.3
52Batteryspec-based69.5
70.1Portabilityspec-based82.8
5 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) scores 47 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250)
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 32
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 28% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,727 vs 2,287
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 425 nits vs 300 nits
- 24% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.61 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (touchscreen, anti-glare) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 425 nits+42% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (QLC) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,727+19%Bottom 39% | 2,287Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,796Bottom 16% | 11,125+3%Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+28% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.61 kg | 1.22 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 15.6 mm+5% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and base, plastic bezel and palm rest | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm universal audio jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p RGB | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (DB04250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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