The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers strong general and engineering performance, and has a dedicated GPU which benefits 3D work and machine learning tasks. However, it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the HP Dragonfly Pro. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro is more portable and offers a longer battery life, making it well suited for on-the-go use. While it has a good touchscreen display, its performance in intensive engineering tasks and 3D work isn't as strong as the ASUS. Choose the ASUS if performance in demanding applications is a priority, or the HP for better portability and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
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
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, which typically offers higher performance than the AMD Radeon 680M found in the HP Dragonfly Pro 14". Additionally, the Vivobook's higher screen refresh rate enhances gaming visuals and smoothness compared to the Dragonfly Pro's lower refresh rate, making it more appealing to gamers and those working with 3D graphics.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X outclasses the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" in engineering and design work due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, bolstered by a dedicated Nvidia GPU that's beneficial for graphics-intensive tasks, whereas the HP's AMD Ryzen 7 and integrated Radeon GPU is competent but doesn't offer the same performance level. Additionally, screen quality on both is high with good colors and brightness, but the ASUS offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which can be advantageous for detailed design work, though it results in less portability compared to the lighter HP with its smaller display.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16X and HP Dragonfly Pro offer displays that provide clear visuals and brightness, making daily tasks like browsing and video streaming enjoyable. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have screens that cover a broader range of colors, essential for precision in visual work, but they may lack the maximum color accuracy desired by professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potentially less immersive experiences in fast-paced games or detailed 3D environments.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 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 Vivobook 16X is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" outshines the ASUS Vivobook 16X in general use with its higher screen quality, better battery life, and superior portability due to being lighter and more compact. While both laptops have similar processing power and the same amount of RAM and storage, the Vivobook 16X has a larger screen which may be less portable but could be preferable for those who favor a bigger display for productivity or entertainment.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
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 Vivobook 16X 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
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 Vivobook 16X and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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 Vivobook 16X 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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