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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end features, performance, and a lightweight design suitable for mobility and professional use, the HP Dragonfly Pro could justify its higher cost. However, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option that covers basic computing needs with a larger screen and can compromise on the luxury features, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 would be a more economical choice. Keep in mind the HP will likely have a sturdier build and potentially longer battery life, whereas the Lenovo may suffice for everyday tasks without the premium price tag. 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 for content creation
- 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
General Use
8.0
6.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use due to its higher-quality CPU and RAM, better screen resolution, and portability features that suit frequent mobility, as well as a battery that holds up longer for extended use without charging. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 offers basic performance capabilities with an adequate but lower-tier CPU and screen quality, making it a fair option for general use at a more affordable price, but it compromises on portability due to its larger size and potentially shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.8
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
9.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a more powerful GPU, the AMD Radeon 680M, and a better screen quality with an IPS panel, contributing to its fair performance in gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" uses the considerably less powerful Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics and has a lower quality TN panel, resulting in poor gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.6
5.8
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 15" is poor.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is well-suited for engineering and design due to its higher-performing AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, superior AMD Radeon GPU, and higher quality IPS screen. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" falls short in engineering tasks with its lower-tier Intel i3 processor, less RAM, basic integrated Intel UHD GPU, and lower resolution TN screen, making it less capable of handling demanding applications and intricate designs.
Content Creation
7.9
6.3
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
6.3
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
5.2
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general computing, the HP Dragonfly Pro offers a higher resolution and brighter display than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, making it more suitable for tasks like browsing and document editing where clarity and visibility are key. Engineers and designers will find the HP Dragonfly Pro's wider color gamuts advantageous for color-sensitive work, but neither laptop excels for gaming due to their screens' lower refresh rates, though the HP's better resolution and panel type offer a somewhat improved experience. For those strictly gaming or working with 3D applications, neither of these laptops would be ideal, making a system with a high refresh rate and robust graphics capabilities a better fit.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$360
$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 15" costs $360.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 35 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 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 0 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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