Dell 14 Plus DB14250 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9

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

Winner: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9 takes 7.5 weighted points vs 3.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, Weight, Amazon Rating. The Dell 14 Plus DB14250 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Dell 14 Plus DB14250

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

Under $800
4.5 (19)
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Winner

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1000
4.7 (5)
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Use-Case Scores

Category14 Plus DB14250IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9
Gaming2.9/103.2/10
Productivity5.2/105.5/10
Programming5/105.3/10
Engineering / 3D3.8/104.1/10
Student5.7/105.8/10
Travel / Portability6.1/106.2/10
AI Workloads3.5/103.8/10
Value for Money6.5/106.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

Spec14 Plus DB14250IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 256VAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
PassMark Score19,90228,669
CPU Cores4P+4E8
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density216 PPI162 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.4 lbs3.31 lbs
Thickness0.67″0.7″
Amazon Rating4.5 ★ (19)4.7 ★ (5)
Value Score6.5/106.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9's AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is ~44% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (28,669 vs 19,902). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.2/10 vs 5.5/10. 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. IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9: 14″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

14 Plus DB14250: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.4 lbs / 0.67″ vs 3.31 lbs / 0.7″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 6.1 vs 6.2.

Value

Value scores land 6.5/10 vs 6.7/10. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Dell 14 Plus DB14250 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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