Dell Inspiron 14 (5440) vs Dell 14 Plus
Intel Core 7 150U against Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, 1.54 vs 1.55 kg. Every spec side by side.


Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Inspiron 14 (5440) ![]() | Dell 14 Plus ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | May 2024 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Model Numbers | Inspiron 14 5440 (regulatory model P185G) | DB14250 (regulatory model P197G) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 314 x 226.15 x 19.9 mm | 314 x 226.15 x 14.7 mm |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm (aluminium) / 19.9 mm (plastic) | 14.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.54 kg to 1.69 kg | 1.55 kg (non-touch) / 1.60 kg (touch) |
| Build | Aluminium or plastic chassis | No info |
| Colours | Ice Blue | Ice Blue |
Display | ||
| Size | 14-inch | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (162 ppi) / 2240 x 1400 (189 ppi) / 2560 x 1600 (216 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (216 ppi) / 1920 x 1200 touch (162 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS (WVA) | IPS (WVA) |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Yes (2.5K) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (FHD+, 2.2K), 120 Hz (QHD+) | 120 Hz or 90 Hz (2.5K), 48 to 60 Hz (FHD+ touch) |
| Brightness | 400 nits (FHD+), 300 nits (2.2K, QHD+) | 300 nits |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC (FHD+), 100% sRGB (2.2K, QHD+) | 100% sRGB (2.5K), 45% NTSC (FHD+) |
| Touchscreen | No | Optional (FHD+) |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1305U / i5-1334U / i5-1335U, Intel Core 3 100U / Core 5 120U / Core 7 150U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / 228V, Core Ultra 7 256V / 258V, Core Ultra 9 288V |
| Top Processor | Intel Core 7 150U, 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, 8 cores (4P + 4E), 8 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 12 MB cache, 30 W |
| Graphics | Intel UHD / Intel Iris Xe / Intel Graphics (integrated); optional NVIDIA GeForce MX570A 2 GB GDDR6 | Intel Arc 130V (Core Ultra 5) / Intel Arc 140V (Core Ultra 7, 9), integrated |
| NPU | None | Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 48 TOPS on Core Ultra 9 288V) |
| RAM Options | 8 GB to 32 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-4400 / 5200 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Not published by Dell | Yes (on package) |
| RAM Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM | Not published by Dell |
| Storage Options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
| Max Storage | 1 TB | 2 TB |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 41 Wh (3-cell), 54 Wh or 64 Wh (4-cell) | 64 Wh (4-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 65W barrel (4.5 mm) | 65W USB-C |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | None | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C (3.2 Gen 1 data only on 13th Gen Core models; 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery on Core 100U models) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| SD Card Slot | SD card reader | None |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm headset jack | 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Charging Port | Barrel DC-in | USB-C |
| External Displays | Not published by Dell | 2 (3 with lid closed) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE or RTL8851BE) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) or Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 (AX211) / 5.4 (BE201) |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p or 720p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Not published by Dell | Optional |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 2 speakers (stereo) |
| Speaker Power | 2W x 2 | 2W average, 2.5W peak |
| Microphones | Digital-array mics | Digital-array mics |
| Keyboard Backlight | Optional | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Optional | Optional |
| IR Face Unlock | Not published by Dell | Optional |
| TPM | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| Notable Features | User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots), SD card reader, choice of aluminium or plastic chassis | Copilot+ PC class NPU, ExpressCharge and ExpressCharge Boost, drives 2 external displays (3 with lid closed) |