DELL
PV14250
120UCPU
Intel® GraphicsGPU
N/AVALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
14" DISPLAY
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Dell Pro 14 Essential PV14250 Intel Core 5 120U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 14" Windows 11 Pro Business Laptop
£931.15
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Dell Pro 14 Essential PV14250 Intel Core 5 120U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 14" Windows 11 Pro Business Laptop
£931.15
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:2.2/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluatePV14250 is a budget-focused portable designed for essential everyday browsing, streaming, and student coursework, powered by the 120U paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £931.15, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Consider that compact chassis offers limited internal clearance for future hardware expansion.
Gaming Performance
—Work & Productivity
—Creation & Media
—Portability & Commute
8.5/10Key Strengths
- Generous 16GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
Trade-offs to Consider
- Compact chassis offers limited internal clearance for future hardware expansion
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £912.98).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialPlastic
- Introduction year2025
Display
- Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
- Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeFull HD+
- Panel typeIPS WVA
- Display technology marketing nameComfortView
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness300 cd/m²
- Pixel density162 ppi
- Display diagonal (metric)35.565 cm
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut45%
- Display response rise/fall35 ms
- Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
- Contrast ratio (typical)800:1
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core 5
- Processor generationIntel Core (Series 1)
- Processor model120U
- Processor cores10
- Processor threads12
- Processor boost frequency5 GHz
- Performance cores2
- Efficient cores8
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.8 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency1.4 GHz
- Efficient-core base frequency0.9 GHz
- Processor cache12 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor base power15 W
- Maximum turbo power55 W
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory32 GB
- Memory data transfer rate5200 MT/s
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- M.2 SSD size2230 (22 x 30 mm)
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
Audio
- Audio chipRealtek ALC3254
- Audio systemHigh Definition Audio
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power2.5 W
- Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution (numeric)2.07 MP
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Video capturing speed30 fps
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
- Wi-Fi data rate (max)1201 Mbit/s
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelRealtek RTL8852BE
- WLAN controller manufacturerRealtek
- Ethernet LANNo
- BluetoothYes
- MIMOYes
- MIMO typeMulti User MIMO
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version1.4
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- Power adapter barrel connector4.5 mm
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadNo
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard languageUK English
- Keyboard colour nameCarbon Black
- Copilot keyYes
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Trial softwareMcAfee Business Protection 1-year,Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
- Bundled softwareWindows System Driver
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity54 Wh
- Battery voltage15 V
- Removable batteryNo
- Battery recharge time3 h
- Fast chargingYes
- Battery charge indicatorYes
- Battery weight230 g
Power
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Type-C required charging power (min)27 W
- USB Type-C required charging power (max)65 W
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeWedge
- Fingerprint readerYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%
- Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%
- Non-operating shock140 G
- Operating vibration0.66 G
Sustainability
- Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR, EPEAT Climate +, EPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions
- Width314 mm
- Depth226.2 mm
- Height18.1 mm
- Height (front)1.69 cm
- Height (rear)1.81 cm
- Weight1.69 kg
Carbon footprint
- Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)144
- Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)120.53
- Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)2.88
- Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e)19.3
- Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)1.3
- PAIA versionGaBi version 1, 2025
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedNo
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)5D8JM
- Barcode (EAN)5397184987179