ZDNET's key takeaways Prices for the Dell 14 Plus currently start at $1,099
During a time of economic turmoil, this laptop is a lifeline, providing next-gen performance at an affordable price
However, don't expect too much from its display, as it's no OLED or 4K panel. View now at Dell View now at Micro Center more buying choices
Back in early 2025, Dell made a bold move. The company announced that it was going to rebrand its entire portfolio. Classic names like "XPS" and "Inspiron" were thrown out to be replaced with more generic-sounding titles.
These include "Dell," "Dell Pro," and "Dell Premium." I've been anxious to try out this generation to see if it introduces a new era for Dell or if it's more of the same. I recently had that opportunity with the Dell 14 Plus.
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This is the company's latest midrange laptop and one of the successors to the Inspiron series. It even looks like an Inspiron, sporting the familiar combination of gray, rubber keys on an all-silver body. Although the design isn't revolutionary, I still had a wonderful time with the Dell 14 Plus.
It's this mixture of tried-and-true tech with next-gen advancements. To repeat what I said in my old Inspiron 14 Plus review, "the device has many of the hallmark features I enjoy in a laptop."
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
The comfortable keyboard from the Inspiron 14 has returned. Its chiclet-shaped keys remain gentle yet responsive to the touch. They sit inside a chassis primarily made out of aluminum, giving Dell's machine a nice, sturdy feel. Like before, the edges on the bottom half are rounded for comfort.
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