Key Takeaways
1. Dell launched its revamped Plus series of 14-inch laptops, initially featuring Intel options, with prices starting over $1,000, before introducing AMD models at lower prices.
2. The new non-convertible AMD model starts at $800 and includes an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 APU with a total of 12 threads and speeds up to 4.8 GHz.
3. Base configuration features 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, with upgrade options available for more powerful configurations.
4. AMD models have differences from Intel counterparts, including lower display resolution (1920 x 1200), fewer ports, and slightly slower RAM.
5. Key features of the AMD versions include a 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, a fingerprint sensor, a 64 Wh battery lasting at least 12 hours, and a slim chassis weighing 3.35 lbs.
Last month, Dell launched its revamped Plus series of 14-inch laptops. Initially, only Intel options were available, powered by Lunar Lake processors, with prices starting just over $1,000. Just a few weeks later, the company broadened its range by adding AMD’s latest “Krackan Point” APUs, lowering the entry price to $850 for a 2-in-1 model. Now, Dell has further reduced the starting price by unveiling a standard non-convertible AMD variant that begins at $800.
Specifications of the New AMD Model
The base version of the new non-convertible 14 Plus includes an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 APU. This APU combines a CPU cluster with three full Zen 5 cores and three Zen 5c efficient cores, providing a total of 12 threads, which can reach speeds of up to 4.8 GHz. It also comes with a 4-core Radeon 840M iGPU based on RDNA3 architecture, alongside an upgraded NPU offering 50 TOPS processing power, bringing the overall APU performance to 59 TOPS.
Additional Configuration Options
In the base configuration, you’ll find 16 GB of LPDDR5-7500 RAM and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. For those looking for more power, Dell offers a Ryzen AI 7 350 option featuring 8 cores and 14 threads, plus an 8-core Radeon 860M iGPU, bundled with a 1 TB SSD, priced at $950. A configuration with 32 GB of RAM, the more powerful APU, and 1 TB SSD is available for $1,150.
Differences Between AMD and Intel Models
As is common with many OEMs, the AMD models have slight variances compared to their Intel counterparts in terms of ports and features. The Intel models, equipped with Lunar Lake processors, offer a 2560 x 1600 IPS display, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI 2.1 ports. In contrast, the AMD-powered 14 Plus laptops are limited to 1920 x 1200 displays, have two USB-C 10 Gbps ports, and an older HDMI 1.4 video output. Furthermore, the Intel versions are fitted with slightly quicker LPDDR-8533 RAM.
Aside from that, the AMD versions come with a quality 1080p webcam, speedy Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity, a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button, and a 64 Wh battery that can last at least 12 hours during typical use. The chassis is slim, measuring 0.7 inches (17 mm) thick, and the total weight of the system is just 3.35 lbs (1.52 kg).
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