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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop with a higher resolution and brighter screen, plus longer battery life, the MacBook Pro is suitable for you, though it tends to be pricier. However, the HP Dragonfly Pro offers a touchscreen, more RAM for multitasking, and generally costs less, with a compromise on battery life and screen brightness. The MacBook has a more powerful GPU beneficial for 3D and machine learning tasks, yet the HP has a higher RAM, which could benefit engineering software. Consider the MacBook for creative work where display quality is paramount, and the HP for a balance of price and versatile use, especially if a touchscreen is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) comes with a high-resolution Mini LED screen, an Apple M3 processor, and integrated GPU optimized for MacOS, making it ideal for tasks that benefit from vibrant screen quality and strong graphics performance in a MacOS ecosystem.
Screen Quality
9.2
7.1
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts excellent screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution Retina display that provides crisp visuals and its wide color gamut covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for design work. However, its screen isn't designed with a high refresh rate, making it less suitable for 3D applications where fluid motion is key. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" also delivers good screen quality for general use and engineering with a decent resolution and bright display, but similar to the MacBook, it lacks the high refresh rate needed for optimal 3D and gaming experiences.
Battery
17.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,649
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,649 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 comes with a high-quality Mini LED screen, exceptional build and speaker quality, and long battery life, making it good for general use; however, it may be limited by its lesser amount of RAM. Conversely, the HP Dragonfly Pro includes more RAM which could enhance multitasking and performance for general tasks, but its standard IPS screen and shorter battery life place it just slightly behind the MacBook Pro in this context.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its higher-refresh Mini LED display and integrated 10-core GPU performs excellently for 3D applications; however, the MacOS can limit gaming options. The HP Dragonfly Pro comes with an AMD graphics and a standard refresh IPS display, offering suitable but not optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Content Creation
8.4
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,649 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 3 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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