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HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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HP Spectre x360 14
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Updated March 21, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The HP Dragonfly Pro is a more budget-friendly option that generally offers respectable performance for everyday tasks, while the HP Spectre x360 stands out with its versatility, including a 2-in-1 design that allows for use as a tablet, often with a better display and build quality. If you prioritize a flexible device with a premium feel and can invest more, go for the Spectre. However, if you prefer to save money and need a device mainly for standard use, the Dragonfly Pro is suitable. Keep in mind, the Spectre may also have a slight edge in battery life. Give Feedback
At the time of writing the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" cost $830 and the HP Spectre x360 14 cost $1,230.
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use, though the HP Spectre x360 14 is somewhat better.
The HP Dragonfly Pro offers a balance of efficient CPU performance, ample RAM, and high-quality screen while being light enough to carry around easily, combined with long battery life, making it ideal for general use. The HP Spectre x360, with a similar focus on CPU and RAM, also provides a crisp display and good battery life but adds the versatility of a convertible design with a touch screen for different usage modes, although both are commendable in terms of quieter operation, heat control, and having decent storage, keyboard, and speaker quality.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14 typically offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a GPU more suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher-quality screen, making it very good for such uses. Meanwhile, the HP Dragonfly Pro may be lighter and slightly more portable with a decent keyboard and quieter operation, but its components are less suited for the more resource-intensive requirements of engineering software.
Content Creation
7.9
8.7
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 is 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
8.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is 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.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 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, both the HP Dragonfly Pro and Spectre x360 offer pleasing visuals with their high-resolution and bright displays, making text and images sharp and easy to view in various lighting conditions. Engineering and design benefit from the Spectre x360's wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation needed for professional editing and CAD work. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates that don't meet the requirements of high-frame-rate gaming or smooth 3D modeling, which could lead to less fluid visuals in those scenarios.
Cost
$1,400
$1,630
$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 14 costs $1,630.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.8
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro, while offering decent performance, has limitations in its graphics processing capabilities and screen refresh rate which aren't optimal for high-end gaming or 3D applications. Similarly, the HP Spectre x360 14 has a competent CPU and nice screen quality, but its GPU and refresh rate aren't designed for the demands of advanced gaming or intensive 3D tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and HP Spectre x360 14 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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HP Dragonfly Pro 14" (AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, Radeon 680M , 16 GB | 512 GB)
- General Use Score: 8
$1,400
Spec Comparison
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | HP Spectre x360 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,630 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.45 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 68 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 2160p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
HP Spectre x360 14
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Rami Tabari | February 2024
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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