If you value performance and can afford a mid-range price, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with its better processor, more RAM, and higher storage capacity would be a suitable choice particularly for intensive engineering tasks or graphics-heavy applications. It also has a longer battery life and more advanced graphics unit compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14". However, the Lenovo offers solid performance for general use at a budget-friendly price, and it is slightly lighter, making it easier to carry around. Its hardware may not handle demanding tasks as well as the HP, but for everyday activities like web browsing, office tasks, and media consumption, it should be adequate. Both laptops feature a 14-inch display, but the HP provides a touchscreen and a better color range, enhancing the viewing and interaction experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and higher-quality screen which includes better brightness and color coverage, ensuring smoother multitasking, faster processing, and a more vibrant visual experience. Additionally, the HP has a larger battery capacity and is equipped with a more robust speaker system and keyboard, which contributes to its overall better performance for everyday tasks, whereas the Lenovo offers fair general use but may struggle with more demanding activities due to its lower-tier components.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better GPU, which is very important for gaming and 3D applications, but both have the same screen refresh rate, which is also key for smooth visuals in gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has lower-tier specifications in both CPU and GPU, reducing performance in these areas, although it too has a standard screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, superior integrated AMD Radeon 680M GPU, and higher quality screen with better color coverage and brightness. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has less RAM and a less potent AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and GPU Vega 7, which together with its lower screen color coverage and brightness, makes it less ideal for demanding engineering tasks and professional design work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.8/10
7.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
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
7.1/10
6.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Dragonfly Pro, with a high-resolution display and brightness, provides a vivid and clear image, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work with accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate may undermine the smoothness desired in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, while offering decent resolution and adequate brightness for day-to-day use and engineering projects, falls short for immersive gaming experiences due to its less capable refresh rate and screen vibrancy.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
"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."
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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