The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has an OLED display, offering better screen colors and higher refresh rates which is excellent for visual work and entertainment but has lower battery life. It comes at a lower price but with less RAM than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14". The HP has a higher battery life, making it more suitable for long usage away from power outlets, and includes more RAM for multitasking and demanding applications, though it comes at a higher price. Both have similar storage and overall build, but if superior screen quality for photo editing or watching videos is essential and cost is a concern, the ASUS is a strong choice, while the HP is better for intense workloads and longer unplugged use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
7.5/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with an excellent screen quality owing to its OLED panel and a substantial battery life, offers a balanced choice for general use but has less RAM compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which could limit multitasking performance.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED panel which provides stunning visuals and color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and tasks involving engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts. However, its standard refresh rate is not suited for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a balance with a good resolution and satisfactory color reproduction for general and professional tasks but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D pursuits due to its refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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 14X OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$825
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $825 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its higher refresh rate screen, is better suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", despite a lower refresh rate, offers strong color accuracy and display quality for its screen size. Both laptops have integrated graphics, which are sufficient for casual gaming and lightweight 3D tasks but may struggle with more demanding software.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its high-quality screen, powerful CPU, GPU, and ample RAM, excels in handling demanding engineering and design tasks, while its OLED display offers vivid colors and contrast for detailed graphics work. The HP Dragonfly Pro also delivers with good performance specs and a quality screen, but distinguishes itself with greater portability and a premium keyboard, making it a solid choice for professionals who value comfort and mobility alongside computational power.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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