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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers exceptional performance suitable for intense gaming and demanding engineering tasks with a high-end graphics card, a powerful processor, and ample memory and storage, but it is heavier and has a lower battery life. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is lighter, offers a longer battery life, and includes a touchscreen with a high-resolution display, making it more portable and user-friendly for everyday general use and business, despite having less power for high-end gaming or heavy engineering software. If portability and battery life are your priority, the HP is a better choice; if you need maximum performance for gaming or professional software, consider the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for gaming and running 3D applications smoothly, giving it an edge over the HP Dragonfly Pro. While the Dragonfly Pro offers good screen quality and competent CPU performance, its capabilities in gaming and 3D tasks are outmatched by the Aorus 15P's superior graphics and faster display response.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" have screens with resolutions and brightness levels that offer clear and vibrant displays, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. Their good color accuracy, coverage of wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, and high resolution make them both fitting for engineering and design work, where precise color representation and detail are necessary. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is crucial, the comparatively lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less fluid visuals, which is why they are less ideal for these specific activities.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,950
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a balance of high-quality screen, longer battery life, and lighter weight, making it very good for general use; it leverages a newer CPU and better portability in comparison to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which has a larger, heavier build and shorter battery life but offers higher RAM and storage, suitable for those who prioritize performance over portability.
Content Creation
7.8
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | 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 | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 15P or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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