The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a strong performance for gaming and engineering tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, with a larger 15.6-inch display that's good for fast motion but is heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is more portable, has a higher resolution touch screen with better color accuracy, and its AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Radeon 680M graphics is sufficient for general use and moderate creative work, trading off a bit less performance in 3D and engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offers superior gaming and 3D performance, which is crucial for a smooth and responsive experience. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" uses an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which means it can handle gaming and 3D tasks reasonably well but won't be as fluid or visually appealing as the ASUS model.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" boast high-resolution displays with adequate brightness and panel types that provide clear and vivid images for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals in these fields can see accurate colors for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of both laptops' screens may not provide the smooth visuals preferred by enthusiasts who look for fluid motion and quick response times.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 provides a solid general use experience with respectable CPU and RAM, good battery life, and a high refresh rate screen, but it's bulkier and has a heavier build which might limit portability. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in screen quality with higher brightness and colorspace coverage, and offers excellent portability and longer battery life, making it very good for general use and on-the-go productivity.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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