DELL

PV14250

Intel Core 7 150UCPU (Score: 14.764)
Intel Iris XeGPU (Score: 2.596)
35VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
14" DISPLAY
Best Price
£1059.99
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DELL Pro 14 Essential PV14250 Intel Core 7 150U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD+ 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro UK English Black
£1059.99
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RatioLog Objective Verdict

Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.

Hardware Capability:5.4/10
Standard Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluate

PV14250 is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the Intel Core 7 150U paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1059.99, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Its primary limitation is graphics-intensive 3D gaming, as the integrated GPU is tuned for battery efficiency rather than raw AAA gaming power.

Gaming Performance
3.4/10
Entry 1080p Gaming / Esports
Work & Productivity
7.5/10
Smooth Multitasking & Office Apps
Creation & Media
2.5/10
Light Photo Editing & Graphic Design
Portability & Commute
8.5/10
Commute & Campus Friendly Form Factor
Key Strengths
  • Solid multi-core computing handled by the Intel Core 7 150U (14,764 PassMark score)
  • Capacious 16GB RAM provides plenty of headroom for heavy multi-tab browsing and office tools
Trade-offs to Consider
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics processor is built for efficiency rather than AAA 3D gaming
  • Workload profile favors processor-intensive office and development tasks over 3D visual gaming
* Near recent regular price (£950.00). Worth watching for discounts.

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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 7
  • Processor generationIntel Core (Series 1)
  • Processor model150U
  • Processor cores10
  • Processor threads12
  • Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz
  • Performance cores2
  • Efficient cores8
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency1.8 GHz
  • Efficient-core base frequency1.2 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
  • 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
  • Copilot keyYes

Software

  • Operating system architecture64-bit
  • Trial softwareActivate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial
  • Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
  • Bundled softwareMcAfee Business Protection 1-year Windows 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

  • AC adapter power65 W
  • AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
  • AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
  • AC adapter output current3.34 A
  • AC adapter output voltage19.5 V
  • DC-in jackYes
  • 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 includedYes
  • Cables includedAC

Product Identifiers

  • Manufacturer Part No (MPN)HRX4N
  • Barcode (EAN)5397184977033