When choosing between the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the HP Spectre x360, consider that the Dragonfly Pro is generally more expensive, but it's lighter and more portable. The Spectre x360 offers a higher resolution display, but is heavier, which may affect portability. Both have similar RAM and storage, excellent build quality, and comparable performance for general use. For demanding 3D tasks and engineering software, both may not deliver top-tier performance, but they are capable enough for moderate use. The Dragonfly Pro has a slight edge for battery life, while the Spectre has a larger screen and better screen colors, making it a better choice for media consumption and productivity tasks where a larger, high-resolution display is beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Dragonfly Pro offers a vibrant, high-resolution display with ample brightness, making it suitable for a variety of everyday tasks, while the Spectre x360's display brings a similar level of resolution and brightness, with marginally better quality that enhances the overall viewing experience. In the context of engineering and design, both laptops have displays that cover a broad range of colors, but the Spectre x360 has superior color coverage which is crucial for accuracy in color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, which are less responsive compared to specialized gaming laptops, although the superior resolution and panel type still offer a decent visual experience for less demanding games.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
The HP Spectre x360 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 is considered better for gaming and 3D tasks than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" due to an improved central processing unit that can deliver higher performance, albeit both share the same screen refresh rate. Despite the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" having a capable graphics unit, the HP Spectre x360 further benefits from better screen quality, which can enhance the overall visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.0/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be 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.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.2/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 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
7.8/10
8.3/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Spectre x360 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
"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."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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