Dell has just announced its latest innovation at CES 2025: a sleek and stylish 14-inch laptop featuring on-device Copilot+ and the latest Intel® Core Ultra processors (Series 2). This laptop is designed to deliver uncompromised performance for the newest AI experiences and incredible battery life for seamless multitasking on the go.
So there I was, all set to dive into the latest scoop on the Dell XPS. But instead, I got hit with news about the Dell 14. It’s like expecting a blockbuster sequel and getting a surprise spin-off. But hey, sometimes those spin-offs turn out to be hidden gems, right? Let’s see what this Dell 14 has in store for us!
The new Dell 14 Plus is built from the ground up with Intel’s latest and most advanced client compute engines, designed to deliver the newest AI experiences and ultimate power efficiency. The CPU is ideal for real-time multitasking and AI workloads such as noise cancellation and instant transcription. The GPU is perfect for AI-accelerated digital content creation and video editing with apps like Adobe. The NPU supports up to 48 TOPS, making it ideal for running AI features like Microsoft Studio Effects during video calls.
Captivating Audio Visuals
The 14 Plus, showcases a spacious 16:10 panel that delivers vivid colors and sharp details with up to QHD+ resolution and 300 nits brightness. The laptop’s audio system, enhanced by Waves Maxx Audio Pro and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos, ensures that your content comes to life with stereo-quality sound.
Your Hub for Connectivity
Designed and built to spark and amplify creativity and productivity, the Dell 14 Plus offers advanced productivity with intelligent real-time assistance and on-device AI experiences with Copilot+ features like Recall, Live Captions, Cocreator, and Windows Studio Effects. Ideal for photo or video editing, coding, collaborating, or even watching movies, this laptop ensures you stay efficient and connected on the move.
The thin and light 14-inch laptop comes in a stylish new design that maximizes performance and portability. Available in neutral Ice Blue color with smooth rounded edges and a clean logo, it offers a fresh and modern look.
Crafted with premium materials and designed for durability, all Dell Plus laptops undergo rigorous military-grade testing to ensure exceptional reliability. An additional layer of security is provided by the built-in Trusted Platform Module to protect your data.
Here’s a comparison of the 2024 Dell 14 and the new Dell 14 announced at CES 2025:
| Feature | Dell 14 (2024) | Dell 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 165H | Intel Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | Intel Arc 140V, 130V Graphics |
| Display | 14.5-inch FHD+ (1920×1200) or 3.2K OLED, 120Hz | 14.0-inch 16:10 FHD+ or 2.5K Anti-Glare Non-Touch |
| Memory Options | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5X | 16GB, 32GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Options | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB PCIe NVMe SSD | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Ports and Slots | 3x USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, MicroSD card reader | HDMI 2.1, Intel Thunderbolt 4.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Audio Jack |
| Battery | 69.5 Wh | 4-Cell Battery, 64 Whr |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 0.26-0.71 inches | 12.36 x 8.90 x 0.55-0.67 inches |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.42 lbs |
| Color Options | Silver, Gray | Ice Blue |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Security | Fingerprint Reader, Infrared Sensor | Fingerprint Reader with Windows Hello (Optional), Webcam Privacy Shutter |
| Audio | CirrusLogic CS42L43, Dolby Atmos | Waves Maxx Audio Pro, Dolby Atmos |
| Camera | 1080p Webcam | FHD Camera with dual digital Microphone array and AI noise reduction, privacy shutter |
With its combination of style, security, and cutting-edge technology, the Dell 14 Plus is set to become a must-have for the prosumer crowd.
But wait, there’s more! Just when you thought the excitement was over, Dell charted out another 16-inch 2-in-1 laptop. This beauty is designed to deliver top-notch performance and incredible battery life, perfect for creators and multitaskers alike.
Featuring the latest Intel® Core Ultra processors (Series 2), this laptop is ideal for prosumer creators, offering a stunning front-of-screen experience with a QHD+ Mini-LED touch panel, vivid colors, and sharp details.
A Stunning Front of Screen Experience
The laptop boasts a large 16-inch screen with up to QHD+ Mini-LED touch panel, 600 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3, 10000:1 contrast ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 8-bit colors, and HDR600. This ensures true-to-life, vivid colors and crisp, sharp details. With stereo-quality speakers powered by Waves MaxxAudio® Pro and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos, your content truly comes to life. The spacious 16:10 screen is ideal for creating and editing confidently, with ample space for all your shortcuts and toolbars.
The 16-inch 2-in-1 laptop features a 360-degree hinge, allowing it to be used in four versatile modes: watch, create, edit, or present. Available in classic color options—soothing neutral Ice Blue or elegant professional Midnight Blue—both with smooth rounded edges and a clean logo for a fresh, modern look.
Dell’s CES 2025 announcements didn’t stop with the Dell 16 2-in-1. In addition, Dell has also unveiled the impressive 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor. This monitor is perfect for media consumption—imagine watching your favorite movies with hyper-realistic audio and stunning visuals that make you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action.
Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC)
Dell unveiled the 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC), promising captivating entertainment experiences on the world’s first 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor with AI-enhanced 3D Spatial Audio. This monitor offers a new level of immersion with AI-enabled spatial audio technology that creates a hyper-realistic 3D soundscape.
The AI-driven head-tracking ensures that sound follows your movements with pinpoint accuracy, making you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. Advanced beamforming technology directs sound precisely to each ear through the built-in 5x5W speakers, providing crystal-clear audio quality and enhancing your overall experience. There are also stunning visuals with 4K resolution and QD-OLED technology, enhanced by Dolby Vision and HDR TB400, while the 99% DCI-P3 color gamut delivers true-to-life colors. Users should experience smooth, tear-free motion with AMD FreeSync™ Premium, up to a 120 Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-low 0.03ms response time.
Designed for ease of use and comfort, the monitor features a single USB-C cable that supports up to 90W power delivery, pop-out quick access ports, and customizable viewing options with tilt, swivel, slant, and height adjustments. ComfortView Plus minimizes harmful blue light emissions, reducing eye fatigue for all-day comfort.
Dell UltraSharp 27 and 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitors
Dell has once again set the bar high with the introduction of the UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor at CES 2025. This cutting-edge monitor is the world’s first to feature enhanced IPS Black technology, delivering an impressive 3,000:1 contrast ratio. This means you get three times the contrast of conventional IPS displays and 47% deeper blacks, making your visuals pop like never before.
The low reflectance panel is a game-changer, improving ambient contrast by 89% and ensuring vibrant visuals even in the brightest environments. With 99% coverage of DCI-P3 and Display P3, along with 100% sRGB and Rec709 (Delta E < 2 average), this monitor offers exceptional color accuracy that will make your content look true to life.
But that’s not all. The UltraSharp 27 also leverages a 120 Hz refresh rate, providing smoother, fluid visuals that reveal intricate details on its stunning 4K 27″ display. Whether you’re a creative professional or just someone who appreciates top-notch tech, this monitor is designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
In addition to the UltraSharp 27, Dell has also unveiled the UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor. This larger sibling offers the same impressive features, including the enhanced IPS Black technology, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, and 4K resolution. It’s perfect for those who need even more screen real estate for their creative and professional tasks.
With the UltraSharp 27 and 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitors, Dell has once again set the bar high for what a monitor can be.
