If you need a laptop for high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix may be a good choice despite its higher cost and bulk, as it offers powerful performance and graphics capabilities. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro is more suited for general use, with better portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for everyday tasks and travel, all at a lower price point. Consider how much value you place on performance versus convenience and cost when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, providing a smooth and immersive experience. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", while it has a competent CPU and good screen quality, has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) excels in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, higher RAM, and powerful GPU, complemented by its high-quality screen, making it ideal for demanding tasks, though it is heavier and may produce more noise. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a balance of good performance for engineering software with its competent CPU and GPU, coupled with a portable design and quieter operation, but has less screen real estate and might not handle very intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is 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.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
7.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's panel type, high resolution, and brightness make its screen look sharp, vivid, and easy to view even in bright conditions, while the HP Dragonfly Pro's similar features ensure crisp and clear visuals but with slightly less brightness. In engineering and design, the ASUS's screen displays a wider range of colors with its high DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage, providing more precision for color work than the HP, which offers good but less extensive color gamut support. For gaming and 3D applications, however, the ASUS's lower refresh rate makes it less suited for smooth fast-paced visuals compared to laptops tailored for gaming, and while the HP also falls short in this aspect due to its poor refresh rate, it shares this limitation with the ASUS.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance for gaming and resource-heavy tasks, and offers a high-quality screen, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. The HP Dragonfly Pro, while still providing good performance, focuses on portability and longer battery life, plus a quality screen, making it a better match for those needing a balanced laptop for work and travel.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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