Dell's Flagship-tier Contender
Priced at $959.00, the Dell 14 Plus 2.5K Intel Ultra 7 32GB RAM is Dell's entry in the 14 inch laptops category. With 85 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #13 of 26 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Laptop Construction
Build quality at $959.00 is expected to be all-aluminum or magnesium with rigid construction throughout.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Dell
- Price: $959.00 (well above the $501.03 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 85
- Category rank: #13 of 26 in 14 inch laptops
- Cheaper in category: 24 products
- Higher-rated in category: 15 products
- More-reviewed in category: 11 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 85 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
What Else to Consider
At $959.00, the Dell 14 Plus 2.5K Intel Ultra 7 32GB RAM sits well above the $501.03 category average. 24 options are cheaper and 1 are more expensive.
The category leader is the ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6 FHD AMD Ryzen 3 8GB ($399.99, 4.3★, 863 reviews). It's $559.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- HP 14 Thin Laptop Intel N150 16GB RAM Gold - $299.00, 5.0★ (7 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HP 14 Laptop Intel N4120 4GB RAM 128GB - $211.00, 5.0★ (1 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Acer Aspire 14 Intel Ultra 7 16GB RAM 1TB SSD - $799.99, 4.7★ (56 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HP 14 Thin Laptop Intel N150 16GB RAM Gold at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the HP 14 Laptop Intel N4120 4GB RAM 128GB at $211.00.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
The Verdict
6.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.