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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a laptop with better overall performance, including tasks like 3D rendering and engineering software, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is the superior choice as it offers more storage, more RAM, a more powerful processor, and superior integrated graphics. It also has a higher quality build, better keyboard, superior webcam and speaks, and longer battery life. However, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is significantly more expensive than the HP 14" Laptop. On the other hand, if you prioritize portability and are on a budget, the HP 14" Laptop is lighter and comes at a lower cost, but with less power and lower performance scores across the board. Choose the Dragonfly Pro for high-end tasks or the regular HP 14" for everyday use and save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
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 HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop offers decent performance for general use with its Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM, but it falls short in screen quality, keyboard quality, and speaker quality compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which has a superior Ryzen 7 processor, double the memory, and notably better battery life, making it more suited for a wider range of activities and longer use without charging. Additionally, the Dragonfly Pro's higher screen resolution, touchscreen capability, and better color coverage make it a more versatile option for tasks requiring greater visual detail and interactivity.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop with its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 7 graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate offers basic gaming and 3D capabilities, whereas the HP Dragonfly Pro, despite its more capable AMD Radeon 680M GPU, is still limited for gaming and 3D work by its same 60Hz refresh rate. The Dragonfly's CPU is better, which may slightly improve performance, but the screen quality improvements won't significantly enhance gaming beyond the capabilities dictated by the GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.0
7.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, double the RAM, and superior AMD Radeon GPU compared to the HP 14" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 graphics; additionally, the Dragonfly Pro offers a higher resolution and brighter display which enhances visual detail and color accuracy, crucial for design work. Although slightly heavier, the Dragonfly Pro maintains good portability, and it excels in keyboard and speaker quality, as well as operating noise, which contribute to a more comfortable extended usage experience.
Content Creation
7.0
7.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
7.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" Laptop may have a display that offers enough brightness and resolution for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, but its panel type and color gamut might not be as vibrant or accurate, making it less suitable for professional engineering and design work. The HP Dragonfly Pro stands out with its better panel quality and color accuracy, which enhance visual clarity and detail, important for more complex tasks such as CAD and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and better frame rates, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less fluid.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
6.0
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP 14" Laptop | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 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 | 265 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 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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