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Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 (Core Ultra 7 256V) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (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 Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS

  • 12 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor.
  • Storage: UFS onboard storage.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 27 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 151,000In Stock
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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
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDKSh 150,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 if you want a larger 64 Wh battery, faster 65 W charging and more memory (16 GB RAM). Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch if you want a smoother 90 Hz display, a brighter display (400 nits) and a higher 2196 × 1464 screen resolution.

Display

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
14 inch screen
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
12 inch screen

Performance

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor

Storage

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
UFS onboard storage

Memory

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
16 GB RAM in this version
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
8 GB RAM in this version

Charging

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
65 W rated wired charging power
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
27 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 38 Wh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 65 W (vs 27 W).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 256 GB).
  • Larger 14-inch screen (vs 12-inch).
  • 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

  • Smoother 90 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • Brighter display: up to 400 nits (vs 300).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2196 × 1464 (vs 1920 × 1200).
  • Lighter: 686 g (vs about 1.61 kg).
  • Slimmer: 7.8 mm thick (vs 16.39 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 151,000 (vs KSh 155,000).

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PriorityDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, Integrated Intel Arc graphicsQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics
Memory16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage256 GB storage
Display14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz12-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 220 ppi
Battery lifeIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh battery38 Wh nominal
Charging65 W wired charging27 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 Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
BrandDellMicrosoft
Model14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition), EP2-82140
Form FactorConvertible 2-in-1 laptopDetachable 2-in-1 Windows PC
ColorIce BluePlatinum
Announced—2025
Manufacturer Part Number—EP2-82140

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Dimensions314 × 226.15 × 16.39 mm274 × 190 × 7.8 mm
WeightStarting at 1.61 kg686g, without keyboard
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 Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Display Size14 inches12 inches
Display TypeIPS / wide viewing angle LCDPixelSense LCD
Resolution1920 × 1200 (FHD+)2196 × 1464
Refresh Rate60HzUp to 90 Hz; 60 Hz default
Brightness300 nits400 nits maximum typical
TouchscreenYesYes
Display FeaturesAnti-glare; 45% NTSC; narrow border3:2; 220 ppi; 10-point touch; sRGB/Enhanced profiles; adaptive colour and contrast

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 256VQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores)
CPU8 cores, up to 4.8GHz; 47-TOPS NPUQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus; 8 cores
GPUIntegrated Intel Arc GraphicsIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5x, up to 8533 MT/s, onboardLPDDR5x
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDUFS onboard storage

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
RAM16GB8GB
Storage1TB256GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
BatteryIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh battery38 Wh nominal; 37 Wh minimum
ChargingUSB-C Power Delivery; ExpressCharge supported with 64 Wh battery, 65 W adapter and BIOS option enabledUSB-C; compatible 27W or higher power supply
Power Adapter65 W USB-C adapterUSB-C Power Delivery: 27 W minimum; 45 W recommended for fast charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB 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 Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 2×2Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.4
EthernetNo built-in 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 Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
WebcamFull HD RGB camera, 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; 82.2° field of view1080p front Surface Studio camera; 10 MP rear camera; Windows Hello IR camera
SpeakersTwo stereo speakers; 2 W each average, 2.5 W each peakStereo speakers, 2 W
MicrophonesDigital-array microphones in camera assemblyDual Studio microphones with voice focus
Audio FeaturesRealtek ALC3329 audio controllerDolby Atmos; Bluetooth LE Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
KeyboardEnglish US backlit Copilot-key keyboard, no numeric keypadSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard compatible; sold separately
Keyboard BacklightYesSupported on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
TrackpadPrecision mylar touchpadPrecision touchpad on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
Fingerprint ReaderYes—
Stylus Support—Compatible with Surface Slim Pen; sold separately

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
USB-A1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5GbpsNo
USB-C1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps, with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery2 × USB-C / USB 3.2
Thunderbolt / USB41 × Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery—
HDMIHDMI 2.1No built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C 10 GbpsDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo memory card reader—
3.5mm Audio JackUniversal audio jackNo
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 Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
LaptopDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250Surface Pro 12-inch EP2-82140
Power Adapter65 W USB-C adapterNot included
Charging Cable—USB-C charging cable

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Security—Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0; Windows Hello facial recognition
Special Features—165-degree kickstand; wireless Slim Pen storage/charging; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU 45 TOPS

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • 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 memory and more storage; Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch offers a smoother screen at a lower price.

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