Dell 14S vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
The Dell 14S has the edge: it has an OLED screen, has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has a bigger battery. The Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 still has an SD card reader and Ethernet, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- OLED screen Dell 14S wins
The Dell 14S has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14's LCD.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the Dell 14S has Thunderbolt or USB4, while only the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 has an SD card reader and Ethernet.
- Battery life Dell 14S wins
The Dell 14S has the bigger battery: 70 Wh against 61.2 Wh.
Which one should you choose?
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 plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (70 Wh).
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You often work in bright rooms: its screen goes up to 350 nits.
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core Ultra 7 355 has the power for photo and video editing.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell 14S leads on battery and weight; 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
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are powerful enough for photo and video editing, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | Dell 14S | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | 49 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5x-8000 | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 | NVMe SSD (2nd slot M.2 2230) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The Dell 14S has an OLED screen, while the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 has a brighter screen.
| Spec | Dell 14S | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits |
| Colour range | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Finish | Matte | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Dell 14S is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery and is slimmer, and the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 14S | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 21 hours |
| Battery capacity | 70 Wh | 61.2 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge: full charge in about 2 hours (standard charge 3 hours) | 33% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.43 kg |
| Dimensions | 313.7 x 224.0 x 6.89-11.40 mm | 313.4 x 221.1 x 14.9 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium (Dell: 'refined aluminum', recycled aluminum and plastics) | — |
| Durability | Military-grade testing (MIL-STD standard not named) | — |
| Hinge | 180-degree lay-flat | — |
| Colour | Frost Blue | Grey |
| Colours available | Celestial Blue, Frost Blue | Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Dell 14S is ahead on ports and wireless.
The Dell 14S has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7, while the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 has an SD card reader and Ethernet.
| Spec | Dell 14S | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x USB-C (charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 (connector type as per Samsung spec '2 USB3.2'), 1x HDMI (version not published), 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 40Gbps | None |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | 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 14S | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2.0 MP |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | — |
| Keyboard | Spill-resistant, backlit, dedicated AI hotkey, 18.05 mm key pitch | Pro keyboard (as published) |
| Login | Face | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | 130 x 90 mm touchpad | Clickpad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers, 2 W + 2 W average (10 W + 10 W peak), Cirrus Logic SmartAmps, Dolby Atmos tuned | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | Dual array digital mic |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0 (discrete) | TPM, Security slot (lock), Fingerprint reader |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Dell 14S | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | DDS14265-A455BLU-PGB | NP740VJG-KG4UK |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |