Dell 14 Plus DB14250 vs HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Dell 14 Plus DB14250

Dell 14 Plus DB14250 takes 9.8 weighted points vs 1, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Pixel Density. Read our comprehensive Dell 14 Plus DB14250 review or see the full HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC review. The HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Dell 14 Plus DB14250

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $800
4.5 (19)
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VS

HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $800
4.6 (59)
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Use-Case Scores

Category14 Plus DB14250Envy 2-in-1 16-AC
Gaming2.9/102.7/10
Productivity5.2/104.7/10
Programming5/104.5/10
Engineering / 3D3.8/103.4/10
Student5.7/105.4/10
Travel / Portability6.1/105.5/10
AI Workloads3.5/103.2/10
Value for Money6.5/106/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec14 Plus DB14250Envy 2-in-1 16-AC
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core Ultra 5 125U
PassMark Score19,90217,166
CPU Cores4P+4E2P+10E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density216 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.4 lbs4.14 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.72″
Amazon Rating4.5 ★ (19)4.6 ★ (59)
Value Score6.5/106/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell 14 Plus DB14250's Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is ~16% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,902 vs 17,166). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth 14 Plus DB14250 benchmark breakdown and Envy 2-in-1 16-AC performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.2/10 vs 4.7/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

14 Plus DB14250: 14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. Envy 2-in-1 16-AC: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

14 Plus DB14250: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Envy 2-in-1 16-AC: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.4 lbs / 0.67″ vs 4.14 lbs / 0.72″. The Dell 14 Plus DB14250 is 0.7 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.1 vs 5.5.

Value

Value scores land 6.5/10 vs 6/10. The Dell 14 Plus DB14250 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell 14 Plus DB14250 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed Dell 14 Plus DB14250 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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