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Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

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14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Released May 2026.2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026The same article says you can now get the Dell 14S in the US with prices starting at $1,270. Availability starts in May 2026. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
14in
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 355
GPU
Intel Graphics
Weight (published)
1.54kg

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At a glance

  • Battery life on Wi-Fi

    20.68h

    Higher than all other laptops.

Ports

  • 3.5 mm audio
  • 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • HDMI 2.1
  • 2 USB-C

All specs

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
DS142601Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dell 14S DS14260 Setup and Specifications, May 2026 Rev. A00, regulatory model P206G. This is a third-party mirror of the Dell document. dell.com was not opened. The manual covers every configuration of DS14260, so the reference configuration here is Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB and the FHD+ OLED touch display, which is option five of Table 20.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
14 May 20262Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Engadget article dated May 14, 2026 reports Dell's introduction of the 14S and 16S.
Status
Available2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026
Predecessor
Dell 14 Plus DB14250 Core Ultra 5 226V4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review calls the 14S the direct replacement for the short-lived Dell 14 Plus.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16S-DS16260-review-A-better-Dell-16-Plus.1368939.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 14-inch Dell 14S succeeds the older Dell 14 Plus.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1,469.993Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table gives price as configured $1,469.99 for the reviewed configuration. Tom's Guide gives $1,469.99 at Dell and Engadget gives the $1,270 starting price at launch, which matches Tom's Guide's $1,269 start, so list prices did not change. This is the reviewed configuration's US price excluding tax at review time. A separate launch-day price for this configuration was not found. Digital Trends prints $1,469.00.4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell 14S (Tested) $1,469 and the link shows $1,469.99 at Dell. The starting configuration is $1,269.7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review header prints MSRP $1,469.00 for the review configuration. The Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide figure of $1,469.99 is stored.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026US availability and US pricing.
Colours
Celestial Blue6Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-14s-ds14260-laptop-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S comes in Celestial Blue and Frost Blue. The tested unit is 14.0 inch OLED touch 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz, 300 nits, 100% DCI-P3.7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit was Celestial Blue with a touch OLED display. The review says Frost Blue is exclusive to non-touch models.
Segment
Mainstream2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Article calls the 14S and 16S mid-range general productivity laptops.
Form factor
Clamshell1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view and hinge caution describe a clamshell with a 180 degree hinge.

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width313.7Depth224Thickness (min)15.3Thickness (max)15.4mm(12.4 × 8.8 × 0.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3 gives width 313.70 mm and depth 224 mm. Its front height 6.89 mm and rear height 11.40 mm do not fit a laptop that holds a 70 Wh battery and a 15.3 mm marketed profile, so the thickness comes from the Digital Trends table that copies Dell's page (15.30 to 15.40 mm).7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table copied from Dell: height 0.60 to 0.61 in (15.30 to 15.40 mm), width 313.70 mm, depth 224.00 mm. Dell's marketing image on the Best Buy listing says 15.3 mm.
Weight (published)
1.54kg(3.4 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 1.54 kg (3.40 lb) with a touch display and 1.49 kg (3.28 lb) with a non-touch display. The touch value is stored.
Lid material
Aluminium7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table says aluminum body. Dell's marketing text says a three-piece aluminum chassis, and Tom's Guide says the same. Separate lid and base materials are not itemised.
Bottom material
Aluminium7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same three-piece aluminum chassis statement as the lid.
Max hinge angle
180°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view caution: the maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 180 degrees.
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available

Display

Screen size
14in(35.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Native resolution
1920 × 1200px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Pixel density
161.7ppi
Panel type
OLED1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 option five: 14-inch FHD+ OLED, touch supported, glossy finish, 1920 x 1200, 162 ppi, 60 Hz fixed, typical luminance 300 nits (OLED only), 100% DCI-P3 (90% min). The other four options (WLED FHD+ 400 nits, WLED QHD+ 2560 x 1600 500 nits at 48 to 120 Hz, non-touch OLED) are not used.
Backlight
None (self-emissive)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Touchscreen
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
1920120060No
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 option five says 60 Hz (fixed), so no variable refresh is stored.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
300nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
100%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 says color gamut 100% DCI-P3 with a 90% minimum. The method and whether this is coverage or volume are not stated.
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Second display
Not available

Processor

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Processor brand
Intel1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Core configuration
Core typeCountBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
Performance42.34.7
Low-power efficiency41.73.5
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 option three, Core Ultra 7 355: 4 performance cores at 2.3 to 4.7 GHz and 4 low power efficient cores at 1.7 to 3.5 GHz, 8 threads, no efficient cores. Processor wattage 25 W is the chip's generic base power and is not stored as the laptop's configured limit.
CPU cores
8
Cores labelled performance
4
Cores labelled efficiency
4
Threads
81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Max boost clock
4.7GHz
L3 cache
12MB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 says processor cache 12 MB. Intel ARK lists 12 MB Intel Smart Cache.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.
Process
1.8nm9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026CPU lithography row says Intel 18A, stored as 1.8 as on the other Panther Lake products in the catalog. The GPU tile is a separate Intel 3 die.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
NPU performance
49TOPS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 says up to 49 TOPS for the Core Ultra 7 355.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026NPU peak 49 TOPS (INT8).

Graphics

Discrete GPU
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
GPU
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Integrated GPU
Intel Graphics1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Memory

Installed RAM
16GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: memory is onboard and not upgradable, dual-channel LPDDR5x at 7467 MT/s, 16 GB or 32 GB. The 16 GB configuration is the reference.
RAM type
LPDDR5X1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
RAM speed
7,467MT/s1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Memory channels
21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
RAM upgrade
Soldered1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 20266Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-14s-ds14260-laptop-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded. The SSD and battery are replaceable.
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
32GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6 maximum memory configuration 32 GB.

Storage

Installed storage
512GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Storage type
NVMe SSD1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Storage slots
Form factorInterfacePCIe generationPCIe lanesCountOccupied
M.2 2230PCIe NVMe441Yes
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and the storage section: one M.2 Key-M 2230 slot for the SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, and one M.2 2230 Key-E slot for the Wi-Fi card. The Tom's Hardware review says the SSD slot takes up to 2280 modules, which this manual does not state, so only 2230 is stored.
M.2 slots
1
Free storage slots
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
4

Ports

Ports
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt ModeMaximum charging input (W)
3.5 mm audioNot available1RightNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-A3.2 Gen 11Right5Not availableNot availableNot available
HDMIHDMI 2.11LeftNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-A3.2 Gen 11Left5Not availableNot availableNot available
USB-CNot available2Left40Thunderbolt 4Yes65
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Views section: right side has the headset jack and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. Left side has HDMI 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and two Thunderbolt 4 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Table 7 says two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports and two Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) ports. The power adapter port is USB Type-C. The manual says Thunderbolt 4 supports PD charging up to 100 W through the port, without saying whether this is input or output. The 65 W adapter figure is stored as the charging input. A media card reader is not supported.
USB-C ports
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
65W

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. The note says 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 7 need Windows 11.
Wi-Fi module
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2131Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 lists option one Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and option two Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211. The Tom's Hardware teardown names the BE213 in the reviewed unit.3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Teardown names an M.2 PCIe Intel BE213 Wi-Fi 7 card.
Bluetooth
6.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 says Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card. The Tom's Hardware spec table says Bluetooth 5.4. The maker document is stored.
Cellular
Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts
English US7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a Carbon Black US backlit keyboard.
Key switches
Not available
Keyboard backlight
Backlit, type not stated1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 12 says battery-saving mini-LED backlit technology. The backlight colour is not stated.
Numpad
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 12 lists 79 to 83 keys by layout and no numeric keypad.
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Touchpad size
Width128Height78.5mm(5 × 3.1 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 128 mm horizontal and 78.50 mm vertical.
Touchpad mechanism
Mechanical3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S has no haptic trackpad and uses a top-hinged trackpad.

Camera and audio

Webcam
1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 15: FHD RGB and IR camera with presence detection, video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, still image 2.07 megapixels.
IR face login
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view lists an infrared camera and infrared emitter for Windows Hello facial recognition.
Webcam privacy
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Total speaker power
4W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10: average 2 W + 2 W = 4 W. Peak is 10 W + 10 W = 20 W. The average is stored.
Audio features
Cirrus Logic SmartAmps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10 names the Cirrus Logic SmartAmps audio controller.
Microphones
21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10 says dual digital-array microphones. The front view shows a left and a right microphone.

Battery and power

Battery energy
70Wh1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 19: 3-cell, 70 Wh, lithium ion polymer, 15.60 VDC.
Claimed battery life
Not available
Adapter rated output
65W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 65 W USB Type-C adapter, 20 V at 3.25 A. Table 18 says 65 W is needed for optimal performance and the EU note gives a 65 W maximum for the maximum charging speed.
Laptop charging connector
USB-C1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available

Cooling

Fans
13Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the XPS 14 has two system fans and the 14S has just one.
Vapor chamber
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Power modes
Name
ultra performance
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: fn + T toggles ultra performance mode. No power limits in watts are published.

Security

Fingerprint
Not available
TPM
2.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 24 lists TPM 2.0 discrete.
Remote management
Not available
Security lock slot
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7 says security-cable slot not supported.

Software

Operating system
Windows 11 Home1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Operating system section lists Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Windows 11 Home is stored, as in the reviewed US configuration.
OS family
Windows1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Security updates until
Not available

Measured display

Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
269nits3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 1920 x 1200 OLED touch. Lab instruments measured an average of 269 nits against Dell's 300 nits spec. Tom's Guide describes its lab method as a five point average on a Klein K10-A, with an OLED variant using a black background and a moving white window. SDR, brightness setting not stated. The same 269 nits appears in the Tom's Guide review.4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table 269 nits (SDR) for the tested OLED unit.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: brightness is tested at five points on the screen and averaged. OLEDs use a black background and a moving white window.
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
0.264Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table Delta-E 0.26 for the tested 14S (Core Ultra 7 355, 14 inch touch FHD+ OLED). Klein K10-A and DisplayCal per the Tom's Guide method page. The formula and picture mode are not stated. The table's sRGB 119.3% and DCI-P3 84.5% are gamut volumes and are not stored as coverage.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: Klein K10-A colorimeter and DisplayCal software.
PWM flicker found
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
505points3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit as above. 3DMark Steel Nomad 505. Power mode is not stated in the review. The Tom's Guide method page of the same lab says Windows is set to the Best Performance power plan. Digital Trends measured 457, 483 and 512 in three runs on another unit with no mode stated, which is not used.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: Tom's Guide switches the Windows power plan to Best Performance and runs Steel Nomad on non-gaming computers.
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per mode
Not available
Max fan noise
Not available
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Top surface under load
41.1°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cinebench 2026 stress test. Hottest top point was 106 F on the keyboard between the G and H keys, which is 41.1 C. The touchpad read about 82 F.
Bottom surface under load
42.2°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same stress test. Hottest bottom point 108 F, which is 42.2 C.
Palm rest under load
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
88°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processor measured 88 C during the Cinebench 2026 stress test, read from internal sensors.
CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power

Battery runtime per test
TestBrightness (nits)Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing15020.68
Source4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits: 20 h 41 min (20.68 h). Tom's Hardware describes the same 20:41 result as web browsing, video streaming and OpenGL tests at 150 nits. Power mode not stated.
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
20.68h
Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications

Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
Yes2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Article says both models come with Windows 11 and are Copilot+ PCs.
Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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Other certifications
TÜV Rheinland low blue light1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Dell low blue light display section says the display complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.

In the box

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Power adapter included
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Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S comes with one year of Dell Basic Onsite Service in the US.8Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/14s-14-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-355-2026-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-copilot-pc-celestial-blue/71517081Read 14 October 2026Reseller mirror of the Best Buy listing for LDS14260-7694BLU-PUS, a different display option (FHD+ touch WLED 400 nits) with the same Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB and 512 GB. It lists parts and labor as 1 Year Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware Warranty. The warranty program is not display specific, but the Dell warranty page was not opened.
Warranty service
On-site3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Basic Onsite Service as reported by Tom's Hardware. The Dell warranty page was not opened.8Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/14s-14-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-355-2026-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-copilot-pc-celestial-blue/71517081Read 14 October 2026Same listing: Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis.

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