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ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050) vs Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 (Core Ultra 9 288V)

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ASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB

ASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB

  • 2,200 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA).
  • 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 198,000Out of Stock
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Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 1,610 g.
  • 14 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 202,000In Stock
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Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 210,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5KSh 197,000
Lenovo Legion 5 15IRX10, Core i7-14700HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBKSh 190,000
ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 250,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-14700HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 205,000
ASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 240,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-13650HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 205,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 if you want a larger 90 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 5050 Laptop GPU graphics and a smoother 165 Hz display. Choose the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 if you want more memory (32 GB RAM), more storage (1 TB) and Wi-Fi 7.

Weight

ASUS TUF Gaming F16
2.2 kg
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
1.61 kg

Display

ASUS TUF Gaming F16
1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
1920 × 1200 (FHD+)

Refresh

ASUS TUF Gaming F16
165 Hz display refresh rate
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
60 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

ASUS TUF Gaming F16
Intel Core i7-14650HX processor
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor

Storage

ASUS TUF Gaming F16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

ASUS TUF Gaming F16

  • Larger battery: 90 Wh (vs 64 Wh).
  • Dedicated RTX 5050 graphics (vs integrated Intel Arc graphics).
  • Smoother 165 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
  • Faster data transfer: 10 Gbps (vs 5 Gbps).

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250

  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: about 1.61 kg (vs about 2.2 kg).

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PriorityASUS TUF Gaming F16Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
PerformanceIntel Core i7-14650HX processor, RTX 5050 Laptop GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 9 288V processor, Integrated Intel Arc graphics
Memory16 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Storage512 GB storage1 TB storage
Display16-inch LCD display, 165 Hz14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery life90 Wh 4-cell Li-ionIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh battery
ChargingUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported65 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
BrandASUSDell
ModelASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX60814 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Announced2025—
Form FactorGaming laptopConvertible 2-in-1 laptop
ColorMecha GrayIce Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Dimensions354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm314 × 226.15 × 16.39 mm
WeightStarting at 2.2 kgStarting at 1.61 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H testedAluminium display cover and base; plastic bezel and palm rest

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Display Size16-inch14 inches
Display TypeIPS-level anti-glareIPS / wide viewing angle LCD
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1200 (FHD+)
Refresh Rate165 Hz60Hz
Brightness300 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNoYes
Display Features16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced OptimusAnti-glare; 45% NTSC; narrow border

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14650HXIntel Core Ultra 9 288V
CPU16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 30 MB cache8 cores, up to 5.1GHz; 48-TOPS NPU
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics
Graphics Memory8 GB GDDR7Shared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMLPDDR5x, up to 8533 MT/s, onboard
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
RAM16 GB32GB
Storage512 GB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Battery90 Wh 4-cell Li-ionIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh battery
Battery LifeVaries by gaming workload and configuration—
ChargingUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supportedUSB-C Power Delivery; ExpressCharge supported with 64 Wh battery, 65 W adapter and BIOS option enabled
Power Adapter240 W AC adapter65 W USB-C adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 2×2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Webcam1080p FHD webcamFull HD RGB camera, 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; 82.2° field of view
Speakers2-speaker system with Smart AmplifierTwo stereo speakers; 2 W each average, 2.5 W each peak
MicrophonesBuilt-in array microphoneDigital-array microphones in camera assembly
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res AudioRealtek ALC3329 audio controller

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
KeyboardFull-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypadBacklit keyboard
Keyboard Backlight1-zone RGB backlightYes
TrackpadPrecision multi-touch touchpadPrecision mylar touchpad
Fingerprint ReaderNoYes
Stylus SupportNo—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
USB-A3 × USB-A1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps
USB-C1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps, with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
Thunderbolt / USB41 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps1 × Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery
HDMIHDMI 2.1 FRLHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort via USB-CDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C 10 Gbps
Memory Card ReaderNoNo memory card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm combo audio jackUniversal audio jack
Other PortsRJ-45 Ethernet; DC inputUSB-C power input; no barrel connector or security cable slot

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM—
CoolingDual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsink—
Special FeaturesMIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
LaptopASUS TUF Gaming F16 – Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Power Adapter—65 W USB-C adapter

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 1920 × 1200 screens.

In summary

Choose ASUS TUF F16 for dedicated RTX 5050 graphics and a larger battery; Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 offers more memory and more storage.

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In-stock alternatives

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