Dell 14 Plus DB14250 vs HP Victus fa1082wm

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: Dell 14 Plus DB14250

Dell 14 Plus DB14250 takes 9.8 weighted points vs 4.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Pixel Density. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

Dell 14 Plus DB14250

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

Under $800
4.5 (19)
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VS

HP Victus fa1082wm

Intel Core i5-13420H · NVIDIA RTX 4050

Under $900
4.6 (118)
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Use-Case Scores

Category14 Plus DB14250Victus fa1082wm
Gaming2.9/104.3/10
Productivity5.2/104.6/10
Programming5/103.8/10
Engineering / 3D3.8/104.2/10
Student5.7/105.2/10
Travel / Portability6.1/104.8/10
AI Workloads3.5/104.1/10
Value for Money6.5/107.2/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec14 Plus DB14250Victus fa1082wm
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core i5-13420H
PassMark Score19,90218,204
CPU Cores4P+4E4P+4E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 4050
G3DMark Score—14,433
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz144 Hz
Pixel Density216 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.4 lbs5.13 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.83″
Amazon Rating4.5 ★ (19)4.6 ★ (118)
Value Score6.5/107.2/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell 14 Plus DB14250's Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is ~9% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,902 vs 18,204). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Only the HP Victus fa1082wm has a dedicated GPU (RTX 4050, 14,433 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.2/10 vs 4.6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Dell 14 Plus DB14250 will typically outlast the HP Victus fa1082wm unplugged.

Display

14 Plus DB14250: 14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. Victus fa1082wm: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 144 Hz. The HP Victus fa1082wm's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

14 Plus DB14250: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Victus fa1082wm: 16 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. The HP Victus fa1082wm's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.4 lbs / 0.67″ vs 5.13 lbs / 0.83″. The Dell 14 Plus DB14250 is 1.7 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.1 vs 4.8.

Value

Value scores land 6.5/10 vs 7.2/10. The HP Victus fa1082wm extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell 14 Plus DB14250 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the HP Victus fa1082wm only if budget matter more to you.

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