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Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 (Core Ultra 7 256V) vs Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition (Snapdragon X Plus)

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Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 1,610 g.
  • 14 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 155,000In Stock
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Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS

  • 1,220 g.
  • 13 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores processor.
  • Storage: UFS flash storage.
KSh 153,000In Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFSKSh 151,000
Dell Latitude 7450 2-in-1, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 182,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3KSh 156,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4KSh 150,000
Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDKSh 150,000
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4, Core i7-1365U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 154,000
Lenovo LOQ 15, Core i7-13650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBKSh 155,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 if you want a larger 64 Wh battery, more storage (1 TB) and a larger 14-inch screen. Choose the Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition if you want a brighter display (400 nits) and a lighter build (1.22 kg).

Weight

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
1.61 kg
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
1.22 kg

Display

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
14 inch screen
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
13 inch screen

Performance

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores processor

Storage

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
UFS flash storage

Charging

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
65 W rated wired charging power
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
60 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250

  • Larger battery: 64 Wh (vs 50 Wh).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Larger 14-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
  • HDMI output.

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition

  • Brighter display: up to 400 nits (vs 300).
  • Lighter: 1.22 kg (vs about 1.61 kg).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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PriorityDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, Integrated Intel Arc graphicsSnapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphics
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz13-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery lifeIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh batteryUp to 23 hours per charge
WeightAbout 1.61 kg1.22 kg
Charging65 W wired charging60 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
BrandDellMicrosoft
Model14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
Form FactorConvertible 2-in-1 laptopClamshell laptop
ColorIce BlueOcean
Manufacturer Part Number—EP2-33432
Neural Processing Unit—Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS
Fast Charging—USB-C power supply rated at least 60W required for fast charging; sold separately if not included

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Dimensions314 × 226.15 × 16.39 mm285.65 × 214.14 × 15.6 mm
WeightStarting at 1.61 kg1.22 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium display cover and base; plastic bezel and palm restAnodized aluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Display Size14 inches13 inches
Display TypeIPS / wide viewing angle LCDPixelSense LCD
Resolution1920 × 1200 (FHD+)1920 × 1280
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz
Brightness300 nits400 nits
TouchscreenYesYes, 10-point multi-touch; pen input is not supported
Display FeaturesAnti-glare; 45% NTSC; narrow border3:2 aspect ratio; 1000:1 contrast; anti-reflective finish; sRGB and Enhanced colour profiles

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VSnapdragon X Plus, 8 cores
CPU8 cores, up to 4.8GHz; 47-TOPS NPUSnapdragon X Plus, 8 cores
GPUIntegrated Intel Arc GraphicsIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5x, up to 8533 MT/s, onboardLPDDR5x
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDUFS flash storage

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
RAM16GB16GB
Storage1TB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
BatteryIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh battery50 Wh nominal; 48 Wh minimum
ChargingUSB-C Power Delivery; ExpressCharge supported with 64 Wh battery, 65 W adapter and BIOS option enabledUSB-C PD; fast charging with minimum 60 W charger
Power Adapter65 W USB-C adapter—
Battery Life—Microsoft tests: up to 23 hours video or 16 hours active web on tested 16 GB platform; actual runtime varies

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 2×2Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.4
EthernetNo built-in Ethernet—

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
WebcamFull HD RGB camera, 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; 82.2° field of view1080p Surface Studio camera
SpeakersTwo stereo speakers; 2 W each average, 2.5 W each peakOmnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio
MicrophonesDigital-array microphones in camera assemblyDual Studio microphones
Audio FeaturesRealtek ALC3329 audio controller—

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
KeyboardEnglish US backlit Copilot-key keyboard, no numeric keypadFull-size mechanical keyboard with function row and Copilot key
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadPrecision mylar touchpadPrecision touchpad
Fingerprint ReaderYesFingerprint reader in power button
Stylus Support—No pen input support

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
USB-A1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps1 × USB-A 3.1
USB-C1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps, with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery2 × USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.4a and charging
Thunderbolt / USB41 × Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery—
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C 10 GbpsDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo memory card reader—
3.5mm Audio JackUniversal audio jack3.5mm audio jack
Other PortsUSB-C power input; no barrel connector or security cable slot—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
LaptopDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250Surface Laptop 13-inch, EP2-33432
Power Adapter65 W USB-C adapter—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Security—Microsoft Pluton and TPM 2.0
Special Features—Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; Copilot key

Similarities

  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 for more storage and a larger battery; Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st offers a lighter build and a brighter screen.

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