The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is more suitable for general use and portability, offering better battery life and a lighter design ideal for travel and mobile work. Its AMD Ryzen and Radeon combo should handle everyday tasks well. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, with its Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, is tailored for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, delivering higher performance for those needs. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable but better for demanding applications. Choose the HP for mobility and general tasks or the Lenovo if performance in gaming and professional software is your priority. 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 Legion Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i surpasses the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" in gaming and 3D performance largely due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the HP's AMD Radeon 680M GPU and 60Hz refresh rate. While both have quality IPS displays and similar CPUs, the Lenovo's GPU and refresh rate are more critical for smooth and detailed gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize screen brightness, resolution, and panel type for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" will serve you well, but for demands like precision color work in engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i with superior color accuracy is a better fit. However, neither laptop is tailored for fast-paced gaming or 3D work since they don't offer the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in those areas. The HP might prove more portable due to size and potentially lighter build, while the Lenovo, with its emphasis on performance, could be more suitable for power-intensive tasks despite probably being bulkier and likely more expensive.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in general use due to its high screen brightness, impressive contrast ratio, and lighter weight, which contribute to excellent portability and a long battery life, while still delivering solid CPU and RAM for everyday tasks. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, while also suitable for general use, has a heavier build and shorter battery life, but compensates with a high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated gaming GPU, making it well-suited for gaming and more intensive tasks, though it's less convenient for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 Legion 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
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Legion 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 Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
"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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
Get a great deal on the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" or the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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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