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Updated January 12, 2024·
If portability and premium features are key for you, and you are comfortable with a higher cost, the HP Dragonfly Pro with its smaller size and potentially higher-end specifications may be appealing. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and can manage with a larger, possibly heavier device, the HP Pavilion 15 could be a good fit, although it might not have the same level of performance or build quality as the Dragonfly Pro. Consider whether the performance and portability of the Dragonfly Pro justify the price difference for your specific needs, such as travel, demanding software applications, or frequent use in varied locations. If your usage is more casual, involving tasks like web browsing, office applications, and multimedia consumption, the Pavilion 15 may serve you well without the added expense. Give Feedback
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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 portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" stands out in general use due to its high-quality IPS display and substantial battery life, offering a bright, sharp, and color-accurate screen, combined with an impressive CPU and lightweight design for enhanced portability.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.2
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with a significantly more powerful processor and graphics card, which are vital for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher-resolution IPS display that offers better screen quality through wider viewing angles and color accuracy, compared to the HP Pavilion 15's basic processor and low-resolution TN display which lacks these qualities. Furthermore, the Dragonfly Pro also boasts a more premium build quality and key features like a backlit keyboard that enhance the overall user experience, essential for professionals, whereas the Pavilion 15, while more affordable, compromises on these aspects and is better suited for less intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.9
7.1
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Pavilion 15 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
7.8
6.6
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
7.1
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vivid display for everyday tasks, the HP Dragonfly Pro stands out with its superior resolution and brightness, making documents and media more pleasant to view than the dimmer, lower-resolution screen on the HP Pavilion 15. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation is key, the Dragonfly Pro's broader color gamuts ensure more precise color rendering, essential for professional-grade projects, while the Pavilion 15 falls short in this regard. However, if you're into gaming or require smooth 3D rendering, the Dragonfly Pro's screen, despite its color accuracy, won't be as responsive as a gaming-focused laptop due to its standard refresh rate compared to models with higher refresh rates that offer smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
8.5
6.2
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $600.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.0
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a 60Hz IPS display is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the HP Pavilion 15, which has an Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU and a 60Hz TN display, but both are just fair due to their moderate screen refresh rates and graphical capabilities.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to have very good portability, while the HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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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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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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