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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a portable option with better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use. It has a higher-resolution display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, advantageous for productivity tasks. However, it comes at a higher price. In comparison, the HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen with a standard 16:9 aspect ratio, more suitable for multimedia consumption, and is often less expensive. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM and are designed with the mainstream user in mind, neither being specialized for intensive gaming. Assess your needs for portability, screen size, and budget to make your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the HP Dragonfly Pro and the HP Envy 17 deliver clear visuals and bright displays that make reading text and viewing media pleasurable, thanks to their resolutions and panel types. In engineering and design, the colors they reproduce are precise and vibrant, contributing to the accuracy required for professional work, hinging on their adherence to broader color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens may not refresh quickly enough to keep up with fast-paced action, despite having decent resolution and panel type, which could lead to less smooth visual experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" stands out for general use due to its superior CPU and GPU performance, better screen quality with higher brightness and resolution, and longer battery life, all packaged in a more portable and lightweight frame compared to the larger and heavier HP Envy 17. While both laptops offer the same amount of RAM and storage, the Dragonfly Pro also has a higher-quality keyboard and speaker system, which, along with its lower operating noise and more effective heat management, contributes to a more pleasant user experience than the HP Envy 17.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a capable GPU with AMD Radeon 680M and a standard screen refresh rate suitable for moderate gaming, while the larger HP Envy 17 also offers fair gaming performance with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, although it too has a standard refresh rate that is less optimal for fast-paced gaming. Both laptops have quality IPS displays, but neither is specifically engineered with the high refresh rates or powerful GPUs needed for the most demanding games or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor, hefty RAM, and top-notch Radeon 680M graphics, complemented by a high-quality, color-accurate 14-inch display. Conversely, the HP Envy 17, with its larger 17.3-inch screen, provides a similar Intel i7 processor and sufficient RAM, but pairs it with integrated Iris Xe graphics, which may be less powerful for design tasks; though it offers a spacious keyboard and larger screen, it's less portable than the Dragonfly.
Content Creation
7.9
7.5
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Envy 17 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
7.8
7.5
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Envy 17 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | HP Envy 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 5.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 15.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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