Dell DB14250 vs HP TPN-I139

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

Winner: HP TPN-I139

HP TPN-I139 takes 8.5 weighted points vs 4.8, winning on RAM, Storage, Amazon Rating. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Dell DB14250

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1500
4 (71)
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HP TPN-I139

Intel Core i7-1255U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1200
4.2 (815)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDB14250TPN-I139
Gaming3.2/103.6/10
Productivity5.4/105/10
Programming5.6/105.5/10
Engineering / 3D4.3/105.1/10
Student5.6/104.7/10
Travel / Portability6.3/103.7/10
AI Workloads4.2/105.5/10
Value for Money5.6/107.1/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDB14250TPN-I139
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288VIntel Core i7-1255U
PassMark Score19,87613,210
CPU Cores4P+4E2P+8E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM32 GB DDR564 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display14″ IPS17.3″ IPS
Resolution2560x16001600 x 900
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density216 PPI106 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.42 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.67″0.78″
Amazon Rating4 ★ (71)4.2 ★ (815)
Value Score5.6/107.1/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DB14250's Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is ~50% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,876 vs 13,210). 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: 5.4/10 vs 5/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DB14250: 14″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. TPN-I139: 17.3″ IPS 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DB14250: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. TPN-I139: 64 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. The HP TPN-I139's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.42 lbs / 0.67″ vs null lbs / 0.78″. The Dell DB14250 is 3.4 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.3 vs 3.7.

Value

Value scores land 5.6/10 vs 7.1/10. The HP TPN-I139 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the HP TPN-I139 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Dell DB14250 only if portability matter more to you.

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