Dell Unveils 14 Plus 2-in-1 Laptops with AMD Krackan Point: Budget-Friendly Power and Up to 19 Hours Battery Life

Dell has expanded its 14 Plus 2-in-1 laptop series, introducing models powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 300 processors. These laptops offer a cost-effective option for those seeking powerful AI capabilities.

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Dell’s latest launch includes 14-inch 2-in-1 laptops equipped with Ryzen AI 5 340 and Ryzen AI 7 350 processors. With configurations of up to 8 cores and 16 threads, these laptops provide impressive processing power. They also deliver up to 50 NPU TOPs of AI performance, making them ideal for users who want to get the most out of their technology without breaking the bank.

Every year, Dell adapts its laptop line-up to incorporate the newest technologies from AMD and Intel. Having already released its Core Ultra Series laptops, Dell now turns its focus to AMD systems, which promise competitive AI capabilities at an affordable price.

Previously, AMD’s top-tier Strix Halo and Strix Point processors were primarily seen in high-end laptops. Now, Dell has rolled out the budget-friendly Krackan Point series in its upgraded 14 Plus 2-in-1 laptops. By incorporating AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 chips, these devices offer substantial AI processing performance, up to 50 NPU TOPs, for users eager to stay a step ahead.

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These laptops are praised for their versatility, featuring a 360-degree hinge that allows use as either a traditional laptop or a tablet. The 14-inch display offers a resolution of 1920x1200p and a brightness of 300 nits, while the touchscreen enables efficient task handling whether you’re at the office or on the go.

With a lightweight and compact design, coming in at just 1.59 kg, these laptops are highly portable without sacrificing performance. Whether equipped with a 6-core/12-thread Ryzen AI 5 340 or an 8-core/16-thread Ryzen AI 7 350, the laptops leverage the Zen 5 architecture to enhance workflow across various tasks. The devices are paired with either AMD Radeon 840M or Radeon 860M graphics processors, suitable for managing modern graphic-intensive tasks and light gaming.

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Dell offers these laptops in several configurations, with storage options of 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB, while memory remains fixed at 16 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s. As the memory isn’t upgradeable, these machines are best suited for light to medium tasks, catering to professionals, students, or casual gamers.

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 is a well-rounded performer boasting impressive battery life, capable of lasting up to 19 hours and rivaling Lunar Lake-based devices. In terms of connectivity, it comes with an array of ports, including both Type A and Type C for peripherals, HDMI 1.4 for extending displays, and advanced wireless options like WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.