Dell is stepping up its game with the addition of AMD’s freshly launched Ryzen AI 300 processors in their new 14-inch 2-in-1 laptops. These devices are an attractive option for those seeking robust AI-enabled laptops without breaking the bank.
Dell has unveiled its new range of 2-in-1 laptops powered by Ryzen AI 5 340 and Ryzen AI 7 350 processors. These machines pack up to eight cores and sixteen threads, along with an impressive 50 TOPs (Tera Operations Per Second) of AI performance. This enhancement in computing power makes these laptops a strong contender in the market, particularly for budget-conscious buyers looking for a balance of performance and cost.
Each year, Dell tends to spruce up its laptop lines to align with AMD and Intel’s latest innovations. Having rolled out their Core Ultra Series 2 models, it was high time for the AMD-based versions to receive similar treatment. While AMD’s high-end Strix Halo and Strix Point processors have graced many top-tier laptops, this marks Dell’s introduction of the more accessible Krackan Point series. These revamped 14 Plus 2-in-1 models, equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 300 chips, bring formidable AI capabilities to users wanting to stay ahead in their tasks.
The 14-inch model, known for its adaptability, features a 360-degree hinge, allowing it to function both as a traditional laptop and a tablet. Its touchscreen display has a resolution of 1920x1200p with a peak brightness of 300 nits, making it perfect for working or browsing on the move. Despite its lightweight design, clocking in at just 1.59 kg, this laptop doesn’t skimp on computing power. Depending on your choice, it can be equipped with either the six-core/twelve-thread Ryzen AI 5 340 or the more powerful eight-core/sixteen-thread Ryzen AI 7 350 processor. Both configurations are backed by AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, ensuring quick performance across various tasks, and come with either an AMD Radeon 840M or Radeon 860M to handle today’s graphic demands, including casual gaming.
There’s flexibility in storage options with choices ranging from 512 GB to 2 TB; however, memory is fixed at 16 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s. This setup is perfect for standard use, catering to office workers, students, and light gamers, though it might fall short for those needing extensive memory.
The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 shines with its long battery life, lasting up to 19 hours, putting up a good fight against batteries in the Lunar Lake segment. Connectivity won’t be an issue either, with a suite of ports including both Type A and Type C for your peripherals, HDMI 1.4 for extra display connections, alongside WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for seamless wireless access.
