Dell Dell - Plus - Copilot+ PC - 14" 2K 2-in-1 Review

A ports champion with a mediocre screen. Get it if you need USB-A and a 2-in-1; skip it if you care about display quality or cutting-edge AI performance.

The Dell Plus Copilot+ PC is a solid, well-connected 2-in-1 that's trying to be an AI laptop. The one thing to know? It's a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. It's got a decent AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a full 1TB SSD, which makes it a practical choice for everyday work and school. But when you look at the whole package, it feels like Dell prioritized making a versatile device over making a standout one in any single category.

The performance is about what you'd expect from the specs. The 8-core AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor lands in the 70th percentile, which means it's strong enough for multitasking and general productivity, but it's not going to blow you away. The discrete AMD Radeon 840M GPU is middle of the pack, sitting at the 57th percentile, so it can handle some light photo editing or casual gaming, but it's not a graphics powerhouse. What surprised us, based on our database, was how well it scored for portability and connectivity—it's near the top of the charts there, with a ton of ports including three USB-A, which is a rarity these days.

Prices swing between $1000 and $1200 depending on the vendor. At around $1000, it's a fair deal for the port selection and storage. At $1200, you're starting to pay for the 'Copilot+' branding more than the hardware. If you can snag it for the lower price, it's worth it as a flexible workhorse. If you're seeing the higher tag, you should probably look at other options.

This sits in a weird spot. The ASUS ProArt PX13 is a direct Copilot+ PC competitor with a much better 3K OLED screen and a more powerful RTX 4050 GPU, but it'll cost you more. The Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Gen) is a cleaner, more premium ultrabook experience, but you lose the 2-in-1 flexibility and all those useful ports. If you need a tablet mode and legacy ports, the Dell Plus has a niche. If you care more about screen quality or raw power, the ASUS or even a base MacBook Pro are better choices.

If you're a designer, photographer, or anyone who cares deeply about screen quality, this isn't it. That VA panel is a letdown. Go get the ASUS ProArt PX13 with its OLED screen instead. Also, if you're buying this solely for the 'AI Superpowers' like Recall, you should know those features are still in preview and might not be the game-changer you're hoping for.

We'd recommend this Dell Plus if your needs are specific: you absolutely require a 2-in-1 with a ton of ports (including old-school USB-A), and you want a big 1TB SSD from the start. For general students or professionals, it's a safe, competent choice. But if you're a creative who needs a great screen, or you're chasing the latest AI features expecting a revolution, this isn't the laptop to get. It's good, not great.