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Inspiron 14 Plus
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LOQ 16
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.6
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.0
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Portability

Very Good
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
7.8
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo LOQ 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Content Creation

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for software development.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,162
Inspiron 14 Plus
LOQ 16
$1,150
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The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,162 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,150.

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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 14 PlusLenovo LOQ 16
Dell Inspiron 14 PlusLenovo LOQ 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,162
$1,150
Release Date
July 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02''
Weight
3.7 lbs5.73 lbs
Width
12.36"14.16"
Depth
8.96"10.92"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
12
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
64 Wh60 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2240 x 14001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
326 nits329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.1/106.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."

Lenovo LOQ 16

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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."

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About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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