Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14"

Name: Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14"
Brand: Dell
SKU: 2604

Manufacturer: Dell

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ is a convertible laptop that blends a compact form factor with a versatile touchscreen design. Weighing 1,610 g and measuring just 16 mm thick, it occupies a relatively slim profile for a 2-in-1 device. Its 14″ display delivers a 1920 x 1200 resolution at 161 ppi, and the touch-enabled panel supports up to three external displays simultaneously, making it a capable option for multi-screen setups.

Under the hood, the machine runs on a processor built on a 3 nm semiconductor process with a turbo clock speed reaching 5.1 GHz, paired with 32GB of DDR5 RAM clocked at 8,533 MHz across two memory channels. Storage is handled by a 1TB NVMe SSD, and graphics come from an integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V with a GPU turbo of 2,050 MHz. On the connectivity side, the laptop includes Thunderbolt 4, USB 4 at 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1, and Wi-Fi 7 support, alongside a 64Wh battery with sleep-and-charge USB functionality.

Pros

The 2-in-1 form factor combines a touchscreen panel with a slim 16 mm profile, making it practical for both traditional laptop and tablet-style use
32GB of DDR5 RAM running at 8,533 MHz and a 1TB NVMe PCIe 5 SSD provide a fast and responsive storage and memory configuration
Wi-Fi 7 support alongside backward compatibility with older Wi-Fi standards ensures strong and flexible wireless connectivity
The port selection includes Thunderbolt 4, USB 4 at 40Gbps, and HDMI 2.1, covering a wide range of high-speed data and display output needs
A backlit keyboard adds usability in low-light environments
The system supports up to three simultaneous displays, which is useful for productivity-focused setups

Cons

The 60Hz refresh rate and absence of an anti-reflection coating limit the display's suitability for visually demanding tasks or bright environments
With only 8 GPU execution units and no ray tracing or DLSS support, the integrated Arc Graphics 140V is not suited for demanding graphical workloads
There is no RJ45 port, no external memory slot, and no USB-A port beyond the single USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection, which restricts wired networking and peripheral flexibility
The display brightness is rated at 300 nits, which may be insufficient for use in brightly lit environments
No fingerprint scanner or 3D facial recognition is available, leaving biometric login options absent

Who is this for?

This convertible laptop is well suited to professionals and students who need a versatile, portable machine for everyday productivity tasks. The touchscreen 2-in-1 design paired with a slim 16 mm chassis makes it practical for use across different environments, from desk setups to on-the-go note-taking. Users who regularly connect to external monitors or high-speed peripherals will appreciate the Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 40Gbps ports, and the Wi-Fi 7 support ensures strong wireless performance in modern network environments. The 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD also make it a solid fit for those running multiple applications or managing large files simultaneously.

Who is this NOT for?

This laptop is not a good match for users who prioritize visual fidelity or smooth motion in their work. The 60Hz refresh rate and 300-nit brightness make it less suitable for creative professionals who need accurate, high-brightness displays, or for anyone working frequently in bright outdoor conditions. Gamers and users with demanding graphical workloads will find the integrated Arc Graphics 140V limiting, particularly given the absence of ray tracing and DLSS support. Additionally, users who rely on wired networking or need a broad selection of USB-A ports will find the connectivity options restrictive, as there is no RJ45 port and only a single USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A connection available.

Design:

weight	1610 g
Uses a fanless design	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✓
volume	1135.424 cm³
width	314 mm
height	226 mm
thickness	16 mm
is weather-sealed (splashproof)	✕
has a rugged build	✕

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ has a physical footprint of 314 mm wide by 226 mm tall, with a thickness of just 16 mm and a total volume of 1,135.424 cm³. It weighs 1,610 g, which is a moderate figure for a convertible of this size. The laptop includes a backlit keyboard for use in low-light conditions, though it does not employ a fanless design, nor does it carry weather sealing or a rugged build.

Display:

screen size	14"
resolution	1920 x 1200 px
pixel density	161 ppi
has a touch screen	✓
brightness (typical)	300 nits
refresh rate	60Hz
has anti-reflection coating	✕
supported displays	3

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ features a 14″ touchscreen panel with a 1920 x 1200 resolution at 161 ppi, offering a slightly taller aspect ratio than standard 1080p displays. Typical brightness is rated at 300 nits, and the screen operates at a 60Hz refresh rate. It does not include an anti-reflection coating, but the system supports up to three displays simultaneously, giving users flexibility when connecting external monitors.

Performance:

RAM	32GB
RAM speed	8533 MHz
Uses flash storage	✓
internal storage	1024GB
CPU speed	4 x 3.3 & 4 x 3.3 GHz
CPU threads	8 threads
Is an NVMe SSD	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12 Ultimate
uses multithreading	✓
maximum memory amount	32GB
DDR memory version	5
turbo clock speed	5.1GHz
GPU turbo	2050 MHz
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
semiconductor size	3 nm
has XeSS (XMX)	✕
Supports 64-bit	✓

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ is equipped with 32GB of DDR5 RAM running at 8,533 MHz across a maximum supported capacity of 32GB, paired with a 1,024GB NVMe SSD that uses flash storage and connects via PCIe 5. The 8-thread CPU runs at a base speed of 4 x 3.3 GHz with multithreading enabled, and can reach a turbo clock of 5.1GHz; it is built on a 3 nm semiconductor process and supports 64-bit operation. The integrated GPU reaches a turbo of 2,050 MHz and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, though XeSS (XMX) acceleration is not available on this configuration.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result	20093
PassMark result (single)	4333

In PassMark testing, the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ records an overall score of 20,093, reflecting its multi-threaded processing capability, while the single-core result stands at 4,333, indicating the per-core performance available for tasks that rely on a single thread.

Connectivity:

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)	0
USB 4 20Gbps ports	0
USB 4 40Gbps ports	1
Thunderbolt 4 ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports	0
has an HDMI output	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
has an external memory slot	✕
RJ45 ports	0
HDMI ports	1
HDMI version	HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort outputs	0
USB 2.0 ports	0
has AirPlay	✓
mini DisplayPort outputs	0
has a VGA connector	✕

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ offers a focused but capable port selection, including one Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB 4 40Gbps port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port, and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A port; there are no USB 2.0, DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, or RJ45 ports present, and no external memory slot is available. Video output is handled by a single HDMI 2.1 port, while VGA is not supported. Wireless connectivity covers a wide range of standards, with Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) at the top alongside backward compatibility through Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, and AirPlay is also supported.

Battery:

battery size	64 Wh
Has sleep-and-charge USB ports	✓
Has a MagSafe power adapter	✕

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ is powered by a 64 Wh battery and includes sleep-and-charge USB ports, allowing connected devices to be charged even when the laptop is powered off or in sleep mode. It does not use a MagSafe power adapter.

Features:

has stereo speakers	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✓
supports ray tracing	✕
supports DLSS	✕
has Dolby Atmos	✕
Stylus included	✕
Has a fingerprint scanner	✕
number of microphones	2
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
video recording (main camera)	1080 x 30 fps
has voice commands	✕
has a front camera	✓
Has S/PDIF Out port	✕
has a gyroscope	✕
has GPS	✕
has an accelerometer	✕
has a compass	✕
Has an optical disc drive	✕

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ includes stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headset jack, and a dual-microphone setup for audio input, though it does not support Dolby Atmos or an S/PDIF output port. A front camera capable of recording at 1080p and 30 fps is built in, but the laptop does not include a fingerprint scanner, 3D facial recognition, or voice command support. On the sensor and navigation side, there is no gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, or GPS, and no stylus is included in the box. Graphics features such as ray tracing and DLSS are not supported, and there is no optical disc drive.

Miscellaneous:

clock multiplier	33
PassMark result (overclocked)	21054
Type	Laptop
instruction sets	MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
Has an unlocked multiplier	✕
L3 cache	12 MB
Has NX bit	✓
CPU temperature	100 °C
OpenCL version	3
OpenGL version	4.6
GPU execution units	8
GPU name	Arc Graphics 140V
Has integrated graphics	✓
Supports ECC memory	✕
memory channels	2
RAM speed (max)	8533 MHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	30W
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓

The laptop CPU is a mobile-class processor using big.LITTLE technology, with a clock multiplier of 33, a TDP of 30W, and a maximum operating temperature of 100 °C; the multiplier is locked. It features 12 MB of L3 cache, supports the NX bit for hardware-level security, and is compatible with instruction sets including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V, which has 8 execution units and supports OpenCL 3 and OpenGL 4.6; ECC memory is not supported, while the dual-channel memory subsystem accommodates RAM at up to 8,533 MHz. The overclocked PassMark result is recorded at 21,054.

Final Verdict

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ is a well-rounded convertible laptop that targets productivity-focused users who value versatility and modern connectivity above all else. Its combination of 32GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a robust port lineup headlined by Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7 positions it as a capable daily driver for professionals and students alike. While the 60Hz display, modest brightness, and integrated-only graphics do place some boundaries on its appeal — particularly for creative or gaming workloads — these trade-offs are consistent with its design priorities. For users who need a slim, touch-enabled machine that handles multitasking and multi-display productivity without compromise, the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 14″ delivers a coherent and competent package.