The Dell 14 Plus Laptop with Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale right now for $699.99, which is $520 off the regular price. For what you are getting here, that price is pretty hard to beat. You are looking at an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chip with an NPU, so this thing is built for new AI features in Windows and apps, not just basic web and email. Paired with 16GB of fast LPDDR5X memory, you can run a ton of browser tabs, Office, streaming, and even some light content work like photo edits or simple video work without the system slowing to a crawl. The 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD also gives you a lot of storage for games, documents, and media, while staying quick enough that Windows boots fast and apps open in seconds.
The 14-inch 2.5K IPS display is one of the nicer points on this laptop. You get a sharp resolution that is good for both work and watching shows, plus anti-glare and 300 nits of brightness, which keeps it more comfortable to look at in brighter rooms. ComfortView Plus helps cut blue light without wrecking colors, which you will notice if you stare at the screen all day. The Intel Arc Graphics are fine for day to day use, streaming, and some casual gaming or light creative work. If you want a machine for school, work from home, or general use that still looks good, this screen is a solid step up from the usual 1080p panels in cheaper models.
Port selection on the Dell 14 Plus is good for a thin and light 3.42 lb laptop. You get 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, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone jack. That means you can plug in two external monitors plus power over USB-C, without buying a ton of extra gear. Wi-Fi 7 support gives you some future-proofing for faster networks as routers catch up, and Bluetooth is there for your mouse, keyboard, and earbuds. The 1080p FHD camera with dual mics is a nice upgrade from the usual grainy webcams, which makes video calls and remote meetings less painful.
Day to day use details are also covered pretty well. The chassis uses aluminum on the lid and base with an Ice Blue finish, so it looks a bit nicer than plain plastic machines and should feel more solid in your hands. You get a backlit keyboard with a Copilot key, a precision touchpad, and a fingerprint reader built into the power button for quick sign-ins. Dual speakers tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro and Dolby Atmos Cores give you better sound than the very basic speakers you find on budget models. The 64WHr battery and 65W USB-C charger should keep you going through a workday with normal use, and you also get 12 months of basic onsite hardware support after remote diagnosis. If you need a general use laptop that is ready for AI features, has plenty of storage, a sharp screen, and strong ports, this Dell 14 Plus at $699.99 is a pretty good deal for the specs you are getting.
