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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize long battery life and a better webcam, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a superior choice. It also leads in speaker quality and cooling efficiency. However, if a more vibrant screen with higher resolution and better color accuracy is important to you, you'll find the ASUS Zenbook 14X more appealing. The Zenbook is also slightly more portable due to its lower weight. Both laptops offer similar storage, RAM, and touchscreen capabilities, but for intensive tasks such as engineering or 3D rendering, the HP might handle thermal loads better, despite the ASUS having a slightly better GPU for such tasks. Both are suitable for general use, but the deciding factor should be whether you value screen quality or battery longevity and webcam performance more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- 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
Screen Quality
8.3
7.1
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 14X 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 14X has a high-resolution screen with vibrant, accurate colors and high brightness, making it excellent for general use and precision tasks in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is essential. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers good quality with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional work but also falls short for gaming and 3D due to its average refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
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 Zenbook 14X is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" outshines the ASUS Zenbook 14X for general use with its longer battery life, higher screen brightness, and touchscreen capability, although it is slightly heavier which might affect portability. While both laptops offer the same amount of RAM and storage, and have comparable CPUs, the ASUS sports a higher resolution OLED screen with better color coverage, potentially offering a sharper image and more vivid colors for media consumption or creative work.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and HP Dragonfly 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.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia GPU, making it capable of handling demanding engineering software, and its high-quality OLED screen with accurate colors benefits design tasks. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a similarly capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Radeon graphics and a bright IPS touchscreen, suitable for hands-on design work, but it might not be as powerful in graphic-intensive applications compared to the Zenbook's discrete GPU. Both are portable with quality keyboards and speakers, but the ASUS is slightly lighter and quieter, while the HP boasts a longer battery life, making it more travel-friendly.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 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 14X 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.
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 14X and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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 | 4 | 3 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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