Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Dell 14S
The Dell 14 Plus is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more memory and has more storage. Pick the Dell 14S only if it matters to you that it has an OLED screen.
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Key differences
- Battery life Dell 14 Plus wins
The Dell 14 Plus should last longer on a charge: its Intel Core Ultra 7 258V uses less power, even with a smaller 64 Wh battery against 70 Wh.
- Memory Dell 14 Plus wins
The Dell 14 Plus has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage Dell 14 Plus wins
The Dell 14 Plus has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Dell 14S wins
The Dell 14S has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Dell 14 Plus's LCD.
- Sharpness Dell 14 Plus wins
The Dell 14 Plus's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell 14 Plus if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
Choose the Dell 14S if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.46 kg.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell 14 Plus leads on battery and weight and performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Dell 14 Plus is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the Dell 14S doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 47 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The Dell 14 Plus has a sharper screen and has a smoother screen, while the Dell 14S has an OLED screen and has more accurate colour.
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | No |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Dell 14 Plus lasts longer on a charge, while the Dell 14S is a little lighter and is slimmer.
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 64 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | — | ExpressCharge: full charge in about 2 hours (standard charge 3 hours) |
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 314 x 226.15 x 14-16.95 mm | 313.7 x 224.0 x 6.89-11.40 mm |
| Materials | aluminium lid and base, plastic bezel and palmrest | Aluminium (Dell: 'refined aluminum', recycled aluminum and plastics) |
| Durability | — | Military-grade testing (MIL-STD standard not named) |
| Hinge | — | 180-degree lay-flat |
| Colour | Ice Blue | Frost Blue |
| Colours available | Ice Blue | Celestial Blue, Frost Blue |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm universal audio jack | 2x USB4 Type-C (40 Gbps, charging via Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm global headset |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 40Gbps |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 | MediaTek MT7925 (Wi-Fi 7, 2x2, MU-MIMO) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | English UK, backlit, Copilot key, no numeric keypad | Spill-resistant, backlit, dedicated AI hotkey, 18.05 mm key pitch |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Number pad | No | — |
| Touchpad | Mylar touchpad, colour-matched to chassis | 130 x 90 mm touchpad |
| Speakers | stereo speakers, Waves MaxxAudio Pro, Dolby Atmos | 2 speakers, 2 W + 2 W average (10 W + 10 W peak), Cirrus Logic SmartAmps, Dolby Atmos tuned |
| Microphones | dual noise-cancelling microphones | dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM), fingerprint reader in power button | TPM 2.0 (discrete) |
Software and model
The Dell 14S is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Dell 14 Plus doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Dell 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 1XRKR | DDS14265-A455BLU-PGB |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |