The Dell 14 Plus Laptop with Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale right now for $749.99, which means you are saving $470 off the regular price. If you want a fast daily laptop that can also handle heavier work, this one hits a nice sweet spot. The Intel Core Ultra 7 chip is built for more than web browsing and email. With 8 cores and speeds up to 4.8 GHz, you can run a bunch of apps at once, keep 20 tabs open, edit photos, or do light video work without the system choking. The built‑in NPU is handy if you plan to try out AI features in Windows 11 or apps that lean on that kind of processing. You are not stuck with an entry‑level machine here; this is closer to what you would buy if you want to keep a laptop for several years without it feeling slow.
The 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD help with that “keep it for a while” plan too. With 16GB, you will not be fighting the system when you have Teams or Zoom open, a big spreadsheet, some browser windows, maybe Spotify, and messaging apps all running. The fast 1TB SSD gives you plenty of room for big files, games, photos, and videos, and it will load Windows and apps quick. The 14‑inch 2.5K IPS screen is solid for this price range as well. The higher resolution makes text and images look sharp, the 300 nits brightness is fine for indoor use, and the anti‑glare finish is good if you work under bright office lights. ComfortView Plus helps cut down blue light, which you might like if you spend long hours staring at the screen.
You also get a pretty complete set of ports, which means you do not have to live off dongles. There is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery, a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a headphone jack. So you can plug into two or even three external monitors, charge over USB‑C, and hook up drives or docks with no problem. Intel Arc graphics are fine for casual gaming, streaming, and some creative work. You also get Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth, so you are ready for faster routers and better wireless speeds when you upgrade your home network. The 1080p webcam with dual mics is a nice touch if you are on video calls a lot, and the dual speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro and Dolby Atmos Cores should be more than good enough for Netflix, YouTube, and music.
On the outside, the Dell 14 Plus has an aluminum lid and base in Ice Blue, so it looks a bit nicer than cheaper plastic‑heavy systems while still keeping the weight around 3.4 pounds. It is thin at about 0.67 inches, so it will slide into a backpack without taking over the whole thing. The backlit keyboard is handy if you work at night, and the fingerprint reader in the power button makes logging in quick. A precision touchpad makes cursor control feel smoother and less jumpy than older designs. You also get Windows 11 Home, a 30‑day Microsoft 365 trial, a 30‑day McAfee+ trial, and 12 months of basic onsite hardware support after remote diagnosis. If you are looking for a mid‑range laptop that feels closer to a premium machine, and you want strong specs for the money, grabbing this Dell 14 Plus at $749.99 with a $470 discount is a pretty easy deal to justify.
