If performance during intensive engineering tasks is a priority and you need a laptop with touch functionality, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 could be a great choice, especially with its higher RAM and storage capacity. It also offers better battery life and a more recent processor. However, if cost is a major concern and you prefer a laptop with an OLED display for vibrant colors, the Asus Vivobook Pro 14 may be more appropriate, although it offers less storage and RAM. Both laptops are fairly portable and have similar screen sizes, although the HP is slightly heavier and more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers more RAM and a more capable processor than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, leading to better performance in general use, along with double the storage space, enhancing its utility for a range of tasks. Additionally, the HP Dragonfly Pro boasts a longer battery life, superior keyboard and speaker quality, and better heat management, making it very good for general use compared to the fair rating of the ASUS, although it is slightly heavier, which might impact portability to some degree.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 boasts an OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, making it suitable for design work, but it has less powerful CPU and RAM compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 which offers a more recent processor and double the RAM, improving its performance in engineering tasks. While both are similar in screen size and fairly portable, the HP has additional advantages like a newer operating system and touchscreen capability, but may come at a higher cost and slightly heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for content creation, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
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
7.2/10
7.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers superior screen quality ideal for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brighter display that render sharp texts and vivid images, along with wider color gamuts that ensure accurate color representation crucial for design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can hinder the smooth visuals that are essential for a more immersive and responsive experience. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" delivers decent performance in resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional design, but like the ASUS, its refresh rate limits its ability to provide the best experience for fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"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 Pro 14 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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