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14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) vs Pro 14 Essential (Intel Core 5 120U)

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Quick verdict

  • 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) leads on performance.
  • 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) leads on display.
  • Pro 14 Essential (Intel Core 5 120U) leads on battery and build.
  • 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U) is the cheaper option at ₹94,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)
Display 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)
Battery and build Pro 14 Essential (Intel Core 5 120U)

Specifications side by side

Spec
14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)
Pro 14 Essential (Intel Core 5 120U)
Overview
Type
Everyday
Business
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024
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Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
Intel Core 5 120U
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
12 (better)
10
NPU (AI) performance
12 TOPS
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Graphics
Intel Graphics
Intel Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600
DDR5-5200
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Storage type
PCIe NVMe SSD
PCIe NVMe SSD
Display
Display size
14"
14"
Resolution
FHD+
1920 x 1200
Display panel
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WVA/IPS
Peak brightness
400 nits (better)
300 nits
Battery and build
Battery
41 Wh
45 Wh (better)
Charger
65 W
65 W
Backlit keyboard
Yes
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Colours
Platinum Silver
Platinum Silver (Plastic)
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
1 HDMI 1.4 - The maximum resolution supported over HDMI is 1920x1080@60Hz. No 4K/2K output, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ DisplayPort (up to 10Gbps/ Power Delivery), 1 Universal Audio Jack*
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Warranty
1 year
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Price and availability

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14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)

₹94,990

Pro 14 Essential (Intel Core 5 120U)

₹1,21,682

Pros and cons

14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U)

  • Pro: 400 nits screen brightness, brighter than 91% of the 35 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Slower NPU than 93% of the 77 laptops on Comparezi that state it (12 TOPS)

Pro 14 Essential (Intel Core 5 120U)

  • Con: Smaller battery than 80% of the 10 business laptops on Comparezi that state it (45 Wh)

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