Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10: specs comparison
How the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) (2025 laptop) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 (2025 laptop) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) has the larger battery: 64 Wh vs 60 Wh for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10.
- Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)'s display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10.
- Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) offers more storage: up to 2 TB vs up to 1 TB.
- Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) has Thunderbolt 4; Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10's port list has no Thunderbolt port.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 has an SD card slot; Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)'s official port list does not include one.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 is lighter: 1.39 kg to 1.47 kg vs 1.55 kg to 1.60 kg for Dell 14 Plus (DB14250), at least 80 g less.
- Processors differ: Dell 14 Plus (DB14250): Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V; Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10: AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 / Ryzen AI 5 340 / Ryzen AI 7 350.
In common: both list a 14-inch screen and a 2025 launch.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) if you want the larger 64 Wh battery, a smoother display (up to 120 Hz), more storage (up to 2 TB) and Thunderbolt 4.
- Pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 if you want a built-in SD card slot and the lighter build (1.39 kg to 1.47 kg).
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2025 | 2025 |
| Processor (CPU) | Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V (options: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / 228V, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V / 258V, Intel Core Ultra 9 288V) | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 / Ryzen AI 5 340 / Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel Arc 130V GPU (Core Ultra 5) / Intel Arc 140V GPU (Core Ultra 7/9) | Integrated AMD Radeon 820M / 840M / 860M |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB / 32 GB dual-channel LPDDR5x, 8533 MT/s (memory on processor, no slots) | Up to 24GB DDR5-4800 or up to 32GB DDR5-5600, two DDR5 SODIMM slots |
| Storage | M.2 2230 Gen4 PCIe NVMe SSD: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, two M.2 slots |
| Display | 14-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600), 300 nits, 100% sRGB, 120 Hz or 90 Hz, anti-glare; or 14-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) touch, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, 48 Hz/60 Hz, glossy | 14" WUXGA (1920x1200), 16:10, 60Hz: IPS 300nits (45% NTSC or 100% sRGB) or OLED 400nits (100% DCI-P3) |
| Battery | 4-cell, 64 Wh Lithium Ion, ExpressCharge, ExpressCharge Boost | 60Wh, Rapid Charge Boost |
| Ports | 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 global headset jack | 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 2x USB-C (USB 10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 1x microSD card reader |
| Weight | Non-touch screen: 1.55 kg (3.42 lb); Touch screen: 1.60 kg (3.53 lb) | Around 1.39 kg (OLED) / 1.47 kg (IPS) |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Pro National Education | Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / No preload OS |
| Dimensions | 314 mm (W) x 226.15 mm (D) x 14 mm (front) / 14.70 mm (rear) | 313.4 x 222 x 16.9 mm |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-27 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-27 |
Questions
What is the difference between Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10?
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) has the larger battery: 64 Wh vs 60 Wh for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10. Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)'s display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10. Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) offers more storage: up to 2 TB vs up to 1 TB.
Which is lighter, Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) or Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10?
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10 is lighter: 1.39 kg to 1.47 kg vs 1.55 kg to 1.60 kg for Dell 14 Plus (DB14250), at least 80 g less.
Which has the bigger battery, Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) or Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10?
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) has the larger battery: 64 Wh vs 60 Wh for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14AKP10.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from Dell’s and Lenovo’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.