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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher resolution screen and better performance for 3D applications or gaming, then the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is a good option. However, consider the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" if you value a lighter laptop with a higher battery life for general use. The HP is more portable and has better battery life, whereas the Lenovo delivers stronger performance for tasks like engineering software but is heavier. The HP is usually slightly more expensive than the Lenovo, which offers a dedicated graphics card for better handling graphic-intensive tasks, though this impacts its battery life and portability. Both laptops come with similar storage and memory, so your choice should be based on the balance between portability, battery life, and the power needed for your specific uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.4
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14's AMD Radeon 680M graphics card and 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Lenovo's more potent GPU and faster screen refresh can notably enhance the gaming experience, providing smoother visuals, which justifies its edge in gaming and 3D applications over the HP model.
Screen Quality
7.1
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro's screen offers a clear and bright display suitable for daily tasks and professional engineering applications, but it lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i provides an enhanced visual experience with a more vibrant color range for both everyday and specialized design work, though it also falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. For users focusing on general and engineering needs, both laptops are capable, but for a smoother gaming or 3D experience, other models with faster screen refresh rates would be preferable.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels as a well-rounded machine for general use with its long battery life, high screen brightness and color coverage, comfortable keyboard, and effective heat management, making it very portable and reducing operating noise. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also offers solid general-use capabilities with a high-resolution display and strong CPU performance, its battery life and portability are not as robust as the HP, although it still maintains good keyboard quality and heat management.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.1
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is ranked higher for engineering and design use primarily because it features a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are essential for demanding software tasks, whereas the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", while still capable, has a slightly less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Moreover, the IdeaPad Pro 5i boasts a higher resolution and refresh rate screen which is beneficial for detailed design work, although it's heavier and larger which could slightly impact its portability compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro.
Content Creation
7.9
7.7
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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 Pro 5i
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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