The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming thanks to its high-end processor and graphics card, but it comes with a higher price and lower portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is more affordable and portable, with a smaller screen and lighter design, making it suitable for general use and travel. It has a touch screen, which the ASUS lacks, but it won't perform as well in demanding applications due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. The ASUS has a better screen refresh rate for fast motion, while the HP offers longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
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
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for engineering and design use due to its superior high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, necessary for resource-intensive tasks, along with a larger, higher-resolution screen, though it's less portable and heavier. Conversely, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is lighter with a more compact screen, making it more portable and featuring a touchscreen, yet uses less powerful integrated graphics which might not be ideal for the most demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.6/10
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 G18 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
8.7/10
7.1/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness levels which are important for clarity and detail in general use, and wide color gamuts for precision in engineering and design. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14", while slightly lesser in screen performance, still presents good quality visuals and accurate colors conducive to general and design tasks. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes or modeling work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor 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 G18 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in general use with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, along with a high-quality large screen suitable for a variety of tasks, but with its size and weight, portability is compromised, and the battery life is shorter. Conversely, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers good performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, its lighter weight and smaller size improve portability significantly, and it boasts a longer-lasting battery, making it ideal for users who prioritize mobility without major sacrifices in screen quality and general performance.
Software Development
8.1/10
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
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G18 or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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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