Pros
- Sharp, bright display
- Attractive, all-aluminum enclosure
- Strong overall performance from Core Ultra CPU
- Outstanding battery life
Cons
- Heavy for a 14-inch laptop
- So-so touchpad
- Outdated HDMI connectivity
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 is a mainstream laptop between Dell’s lower-end Inspiron (non-Plus) line and the premium XPS series. The all-aluminum chassis is a step up from the plastic shells on the Inspiron line, but the overall design isn’t as sleek and modern as an XPS. It also lacks the GPU upgrades offered on the XPS line, but the Intel Arc graphics, courtesy of the Core Ultra chip, are more capable than Intel’s previous integrated graphics processor. The 2.2K-resolution IPS display is a bit sharper than the typical 14-inch full HD laptop display, but superior OLED panels on offer in the XPS line remain out of reach for the Inspiron 14 Plus.Â
The 14-inch, 16:10 display makes the Inspiron 14 Plus a versatile machine, giving you enough screen space to be productive without feeling too cramped while also being compact enough for daily travel, even if it’s a tad heavy for its class. And with lengthy battery life, you can roam for long stretches with the Inspiron 14 Plus between charges. Priced at $1,000, the Inspiron 14 Plus is a well-rounded, well-built mainstream laptop.
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
Price as reviewed | $1,000 |
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Display size/resolution | 14-inch 2,240×1,400 IPS display |
CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
Memory | 16GB DDR5 RAM |
Graphics | Intel Arc |
Storage | 1TB SSD |
Ports | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (x2), HDMI 1.4, combo audio, microSD card slot |
Networking | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Operating system | Windows 11 Home 23H2 |
We received the baseline Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 model. It costs $1,000 for a configuration with a Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 14-inch IPS display…
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