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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your top priority is a lightweight and highly portable laptop for general use with an emphasis on business tasks, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a smaller screen size, less weight, and long battery life. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, the HP Omen 17 provides powerful performance with a dedicated high-end graphics card and a faster processor, but at the cost of reduced battery life and portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. Keep in mind the HP Omen 17 may also offer a more vibrant display for media consumption and creative work, but the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is more suited for on-the-go productivity and everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
9.0
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.8
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is suitable for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and AMD Radeon 680M graphics, coupled with a quality IPS display, but its smaller screen and lower resolution may limit the workspace and detail. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics, offering better performance for demanding tasks and a larger, higher-resolution IPS display for greater clarity and space, although it's less portable and may have more operational noise.
Screen Quality
7.1
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering the HP Dragonfly Pro for general use, its high-resolution screen and bright display offer a clear and vibrant viewing experience making it suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, it falls short as it doesn't fully cover the professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for precise color work. In contrast, the HP Omen 17’s screen may deliver crisp images and decent color coverage for general and professional tasks, but the lower refresh rate limits its ability to provide the smooth visuals that are very important for Gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 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
$1,850
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,850.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 17 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" boasts a balance of portability, battery life, and screen quality suitable for everyday tasks, making it very good for general use with its lightweight design and ample screen brightness. In contrast, the HP Omen 17, while also good for general use, leans towards higher performance with a more powerful CPU and GPU, larger storage, and a higher resolution screen but is less portable and has shorter battery life due to its larger size and gaming-oriented hardware.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 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
7.8
7.7
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Omen 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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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,850 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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