Dell introduces affordable 14 Plus laptops with AMD Krackan Point for $800

Dell has released a new version of the 14 Plus laptop with AMD Krackan Point processors. Unlike models with Intel Lunar Lake, which start at $1000, the new AMD-based model costs from $800.

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The basic configuration includes a Ryzen AI 5 340 processor with 6 cores (3 high-performance Zen 5 + 3 energy-efficient Zen 5c), 12 threads, and a maximum frequency of up to 4.8 GHz. Radeon 840M graphics based on RDNA 3 architecture and a 50 TOPS neuroprocessor. The overall performance of the APU is up to 59 TOPS.

It also comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5-7500 RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and Wi-Fi 7 support. For $950, there is a version with Ryzen AI 7 350 (8 cores, 14 threads), a Radeon 860M video core, and a 1TB SSD. The maximum configuration with 32 GB of RAM will cost $1150.

AMD models have some differences from Intel versions: a 1920×1200 display versus 2560×1600, 10Gbps USB-C ports instead of Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI 1.4 instead of HDMI 2.1. The laptop also features a 1080p camera and a fingerprint scanner built into the power button. The 64Wh battery provides up to 12 hours of operation, and the device weighs 1.52kg with a 17mm thickness.

Dell has recently introduced three Alienware gaming monitors with different features and affordable prices. The American company has announced that the Alienware AW2725D monitor with a 27″ QD OLED screen will go on sale in the summer. The colour accuracy is Delta E<2.

Source: Dell