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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the Lenovo Flex 5 14" involves considering aspects like price, storage, battery life, and portability. The HP Dragonfly has a mid-range price, more base storage, a powerful processor, and better graphics capabilities, making it suitable for demanding tasks and possibly a better choice if you need higher performance for 3D rendering or engineering software. It also has a slightly better build and better speakers. However, its portability and battery life are slightly less compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 which has a lower mid-range price, making it more affordable and offering longer unplugged usage. The Lenovo also has a better portability score, implying it's easier to carry around. If your priority is casual use, like general web browsing or office work, and wants longer battery life and greater ease of carrying, the Lenovo Flex 5 may be the more suitable option. If performance in tasks like video editing or software development is more critical, the HP Dragonfly Pro could serve you better despite its slightly higher price and lower battery life. 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
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.0
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14 offers a more powerful GPU and significantly brighter screen, both critical for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its overall build, keyboard, and speaker quality are rated higher, making for a more premium experience. The Lenovo Flex 5, although it has a lower-quality GPU and dimmer screen, offers double the storage and a longer battery life for extended use, as well as a convertible 2-in-1 form factor which enhances portability and versatility for on-the-go design work.
Screen Quality
7.1
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Dragonfly Pro's higher resolution, superior panel type, and brightness offer crisp and vibrant visuals, while the Lenovo Flex 5's acceptable display will suffice but won't be as sharp or brilliant. The Dragonfly Pro's wide color gamuts make it suited for engineering and design work, ensuring accurate color reproduction, a feature the Flex 5 doesn't match as closely. However, neither are optimal for 3D applications or gaming since they likely have lower refresh rates, making the Dragonfly Pro's and Flex 5's displays less smooth for fast-paced visuals compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in general use owing to its superior CPU performance, higher quality screen, and better portability attributed to its light weight and long-lasting battery, whereas the Lenovo Flex 5 14, while still good for general use, offers a balance between performance and cost with adequate RAM and a good keyboard but falls slightly behind in screen quality and battery life. Both laptops are adequate for tasks like browsing and office applications, but the HP has an edge for more demanding activities thanks to its better hardware specifications and portability, although this typically comes at a higher price compared to the Lenovo, which trades off some premium features for affordability.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a Radeon 680M GPU, which provides fair gaming and 3D performance, and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with the integrated Vega 8 graphics of its Ryzen 7 7730U CPU, also delivering fair performance in these areas. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but may not be ideal for fast-paced competitive games where higher refresh rates are beneficial.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
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 | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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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."
Lenovo Flex 5 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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