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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen, more storage, and double the memory, which is beneficial for tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. It comes with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card that's suitable for light gaming and engineering software. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14. The HP, on the other hand, is more compact with a better portability score and battery life, ideal for on-the-go use. It features a higher resolution touchscreen and superior speakers, making it a solid choice for general use and media consumption. If your priority is intensive tasks, consider the ASUS; for daily use and travel, the HP could suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
7.1
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offer high-resolution displays with bright, vivid panels, ensuring that text is sharp and colors pop, which is ideal for daily activities like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. In tasks related to engineering and design, their wide color gamuts cover a broad spectrum of colors, ensuring accuracy for professional photo editing, CAD, and other color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion and longer response times, which can detract from the immersive experience and competitive edge that a high-refresh gaming panel provides.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and more RAM, making it ideal for multitasking and media consumption, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which boasts a higher portability score and prolonged battery life, making it better for on-the-go use while still offering a high-quality display and excellent build quality.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.5
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers better gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which outperforms the HP Dragonfly Pro 14's AMD Radeon 680M for such tasks, despite both laptops having the same screen refresh rate. Additionally, the ASUS's larger screen may provide a more immersive gaming experience, but the HP's screen has a higher resolution and touchscreen capabilities, contributing to screen quality, which is also an important factor for a good gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with robust processing and graphics capabilities alongside a larger screen with high color accuracy, making it suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work that require significant computational power and detailed visual presentation.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
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
7.9
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 | N/A | 3 | |
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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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