The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers better portability, a longer battery life, and has a touchscreen, making it suitable for general use and business-related tasks. However, the Lenovo Legion 7 has a more powerful GPU, a higher resolution and refresh rate display which excels in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The Legion 7 is heavier with a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. If you prioritize high-performance tasks, the Lenovo Legion 7 would be the better choice, whereas the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a more well-rounded laptop for everyday tasks and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outperforms the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 in gaming and 3D applications due to the former's high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which offer smoother visuals and better graphics handling in intensive scenarios. The HP Dragonfly, with its AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a standard refresh rate, provides a fair gaming experience, but it's not on par with the Legion 7 which is specifically designed with gaming-grade components.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 boasts a more robust CPU and GPU combination, crucial for the demanding tasks in engineering and design, and a higher resolution screen that enhances detail and workspace, justifying its higher suitability. Meanwhile, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a balance between power, with a capable CPU and integrated GPU, and portability, featuring a lighter build and longer battery life, making it a good choice for on-the-go professionals who manage less intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro's screen offers desirable clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and is well-suited for precision work that engineers and designers do, though its refresh rate is not ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Legion 7 stands out with a display that also excels in clarity and brightness, and its wider color gamut support benefits professionals in engineering and design who require accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness and responsiveness needed for immersive gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in general use due to its highly portable design, impressive screen quality for clear visuals, and long battery life, all of which are crucial for day-to-day activities spanning various locations and durations without constant charging. The Lenovo Legion 7, while offering good general usage with a stronger GPU suitable for gaming and creative tasks, compromises on portability and battery life, making it less ideal for users frequently on the move.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 7 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
7.6/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Legion 7 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the Lenovo Legion 7 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 Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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