Dell DB14250 — General laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 14-inch 60Hz display

Dell DB14250 Review (2026)

Name: Dell DB14250
Brand: Dell
SKU: dell-db14250
Price: 1427 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (71 reviews)

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V · Integrated (Intel iGPU) · 32 GB RAM · 1 TBSSD · 14″ 60 Hz IPS

4 average · 71 Amazon reviews

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Verdict

Dell DB14250 is a capable machine for everyday basics in our 101-laptop database. In the Under $1500 category, the value score is 5.6/10. Fair market pricing: you get what you pay for, with no meaningful premium.

Pros

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V delivers strong multi-core performance (19,876 PassMark)
32 GB RAM handles heavy multitasking and pro workloads
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

Gaming3.2

Productivity5.4

Programming5.6

Engineering / 3D4.3

Student5.6

Travel / Portability6.3

AI Workloads4.2

Value for Money5.6

Full Specifications

Brand	Dell
Model	DB14250
Category	General · Traditional
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
CPU Cores	4P+4E
PassMark (Multi)	19,876
GPU	Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark	— (integrated)
RAM	32 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	3.42 lbs (1.55 kg)
Amazon Rating	4 ★ (71 reviews)

Performance Summary

The Dell DB14250 runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V with 4P+4E cores, posting a PassMark multi-thread score of 19,876. That places it ahead of 41% 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 3.2/10 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 DB14250 scores 5.4/10. 32 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 5.6/10 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 4.3/10. 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 32 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.