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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or CPU-intensive tasks like engineering simulations, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers strong performance and a higher refresh rate screen, which is useful for fast-paced games. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life which affects its portability. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14, on the other hand, is lighter and has longer battery life, making it more portable. It also includes a touchscreen, which can be handy for general use and presentations. If you're in for business use with occasional content creation needing good color accuracy, the Dragonfly might serve you better, but it's not as suited for heavy gaming or engineering work like the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.5
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher refresh rate display and more powerful GPU, enabling smoother visuals and graphic performance compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14, which has a lower refresh rate and less capable GPU, making it less optimal for such demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
7.5
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" feature panels with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming. Their color accuracy and range meet the needs of engineering and design professionals, who require precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$838
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" boasts superior portability and battery life, along with a higher-quality display and speakers, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize mobility and multimedia experience for general use; whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, despite its larger screen and more robust CPU suited for gaming and demanding applications, may not be as appealing for users looking for lighter devices with longer battery life for everyday tasks. Both laptops have the same RAM and storage, ensuring ample performance for common tasks, with the HP offering additional features such as a touchscreen and better portability.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers a high-refresh-rate screen and a dedicated GPU, which are great for demanding engineering software and design work, but it's less portable than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" which, while also having a strong CPU and RAM for such tasks, emphasizes portability and has a touchscreen with higher brightness and wider color coverage. Both laptops are well-equipped for engineering and design; the ASUS provides a gaming laptop appearance and build suited for performance, while the HP has a more professional look with features catering to mobility and display quality.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$838 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16
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Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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 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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