Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 is missing some features found on the older Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1

The 2025 Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 is now shipping to directly replace the 2024 Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 and Inspiron 14 7440 2-in-1. In a perfect world, the newer model would include all the features of its predecessor while adding new ones, but in reality a number of features are dropped or replaced.

The most notable features found on the Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 but not the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 are the SD card reader and the second USB-A port. Users who rely on card readers for file transfers may therefore find the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 to be a little less convenient. RAM is not removable on the newer model either whereas the 2024 model has two SODIMM slots for memory expansion.

Do the dropped features lead to a lighter and faster system? Unfortunately not as both the 2024 and 2025 models weigh around 1.6 kg each with similar processor performance. In return, the 2025 model includes a larger battery pack (64 Wh vs. 54 Wh) to aid in battery life.

Users who want AI acceleration from the Ryzen AI 7 350 may still want to consider the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1, but traditional office tasks like browsing, spreadsheets, light editing, and video streaming will only be marginally faster on the pricier newer model at best.

Additional benchmarks and comparisons can be found on our review of the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 here.