Dell 14 Plus DB14250 — General laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 14-inch 60Hz display

Dell 14 Plus DB14250 Review (2026)

Name: Dell 14 Plus DB14250
Brand: Dell
SKU: dell-14-plus-db14250
Price: 799 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (19 reviews)

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V · Integrated (Intel iGPU) · 16 GB RAM · 1 TBSSD · 14″ 60 Hz IPS

4.5 average · 19 Amazon reviews

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Verdict

Dell 14 Plus DB14250 is a capable machine for everyday basics in our 101-laptop database. In the Under $800 category, the value score is 6.5/10. Fair market pricing: you get what you pay for, with no meaningful premium.

Pros

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V delivers strong multi-core performance (19,902 PassMark)
Spacious 1 TB SSD storage

Cons

Integrated graphics only — light/older games at low settings
RAM is soldered — no memory upgrades later

Who should buy

Buyers who need basic web, email and document work at minimal cost

Who should avoid

Serious gamers — the graphics hardware isn’t there
Heavy 3D modeling, CAD, or GPU rendering workloads

Score Breakdown

Gaming2.9

Productivity5.2

Programming5

Engineering / 3D3.8

Student5.7

Travel / Portability6.1

AI Workloads3.5

Value for Money6.5

Full Specifications

Brand	Dell
Model	14 Plus DB14250
Category	General · Traditional
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
CPU Cores	4P+4E
PassMark (Multi)	19,902
GPU	Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark	— (integrated)
RAM	16 GB DDR5 (soldered)
Storage	1 TBSSD
Display	14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz
Pixel Density	216 PPI
Touchscreen	No
Dimensions	12.36″ × 8.9″ × 0.67″
Weight	3.4 lbs (1.54 kg)
Amazon Rating	4.5 ★ (19 reviews)

Performance Summary

The Dell 14 Plus DB14250 runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V with 4P+4E cores, posting a PassMark multi-thread score of 19,902. That places it ahead of 37% of the 101 laptops in our August 2026 database. That is comfortably mid-to-upper tier: fast app launches, smooth multitasking and respectable rendering times.

Display

You get a 14″ IPS panel at 2560x1600 (216 PPI) refreshing at 60 Hz. The IPS panel offers dependable viewing angles and accurate-enough color for everyday use.

Gaming Performance

There is no dedicated GPU here — graphics run on the Intel integrated solution, scoring 2.9/10 for gaming. Esports staples (Valorant, LoL, CS2) are playable at modest settings; modern AAA gaming is off the table.

Productivity

For office and productivity work the 14 Plus DB14250 scores 5.2/10. 16 GB of DDR5 memory keeps large spreadsheets, dozens of tabs and video calls running simultaneously without paging. The 1 TB SSD keeps boots and file operations fast.

Programming

Developers should expect a 5/10 experience. Core count is limited — fine for scripting and web work, slow for big compiles. The taller 16:10-class screen shows meaningfully more code per screenful. Note the soldered RAM: buy the capacity you’ll need in 3 years, today.

Video Editing

Without a dGPU, editing leans entirely on the CPU — fine for 1080p cuts, slow for 4K multi-layer work. For color-critical delivery, plan on an external calibrated monitor.

3D Rendering & Engineering

3D and engineering workloads score 3.8/10. Integrated graphics restrict this machine to light 2D CAD and coursework-scale models.

Battery

Battery specifics aren’t listed in our source data, so treat this as guidance: efficiency-focused hardware like this typically delivers strong all-day endurance under office loads.

Upgradeability

RAM is soldered at 16 GB — what you buy is what you keep. Storage is M.2 SSD-based, typically replaceable for capacity upgrades.

Heat & Noise

Integrated-graphics designs like this run cool and quiet; fan noise should only surface under sustained heavy loads.

Port Selection

Port selection isn’t enumerated in our source sheet, but as a general laptop in the 14″ class, expect the standard mix of USB-A, USB-C and HDMI. Verify the exact loadout on the Amazon listing before buying.