If you prioritize cost savings, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is less expensive and has an OLED screen with a higher resolution, which is great for vivid colors and sharp visuals. However, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 offers more storage and memory, which can lead to better overall performance, especially for multitasking and demanding applications. Furthermore, while the HP has a Ryzen 7 processor compared to the ASUS's Intel i5, the real-world performance would depend on the specific tasks you're running. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14 also has a newer release date, indicating more recent technology may be included. Consequently, if budget is a major concern and you're satisfied with moderate performance, the ASUS may suit you well, but if you're willing to invest more for enhanced performance and newer features, consider the HP Dragonfly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 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
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
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 Zenbook 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
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Zenbook 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
8.3/10
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 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 Zenbook 14 offers a crisp display with high resolution that makes it great for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, thanks to its ability to produce a wide range of colors. However, for gaming and 3D work, its lower refresh rate means less smooth motion and responsiveness. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" also provides a high-quality display with good color reproduction for general and design tasks, but like the ASUS, it's less ideal for gaming due to its similarly lower refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 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
7.8/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate and an OLED display which is great for vibrant colors and contrast, but its integrated Intel GPU is less powerful for demanding 3D applications and games. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro features a stronger AMD GPU suitable for better gaming and 3D performance albeit with a lower refresh rate IPS display which could make fast-paced visual content less smooth.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
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 Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its OLED screen and Intel i5 processor, offers exceptional screen quality for design work and a competent CPU for engineering tasks; however, the HP Dragonfly Pro has double the RAM and a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor along with its Radeon 680M GPU, making it superior for more demanding engineering simulations and design projects.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 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 Zenbook 14 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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