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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is generally less expensive than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16". The HP has a 14-inch display, which is more portable and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and business tasks, and it comes with a touchscreen. Its performance is sufficient for everyday tasks and light engineering work but may not handle intensive 3D, machine learning, or gaming as well as the Lenovo. The Lenovo Legion, on the other hand, has a larger 16-inch screen with a higher resolution and refresh rate, better suited for 3D rendering, engineering, and intensive gaming thanks to its powerful graphics card. However, this model is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could be a downside for frequent travelers. Both laptops have backlit keyboards and similar RAM and storage, but the Lenovo is likely to cost more. Consider the HP for portability and value, and the Lenovo for more demanding applications that require powerful graphics performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a less powerful integrated AMD Radeon GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for high-end gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" comes with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a much higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, providing smoother gameplay and better 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.6
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is rated very good for engineering and design as it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, essential for demanding software used in these fields, along with higher resolution and refresh rate screen which can be beneficial for detailed design work. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is considered good with its capable CPU and integrated graphics, which are suitable for less intensive tasks, and it offers better portability due to its smaller size and lower weight, but might fall short for more graphic-intensive engineering applications.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.7
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Dragonfly Pro's screen offers clear visuals and sufficient resolution, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 provides a sharper image and better brightness, enhancing the viewing experience. Both laptops have displays that cover a wide range of colors, which is crucial for engineering and design work, with the Lenovo likely having a slight edge in color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, neither laptop's screen is ideal, as they don't have high refresh rates that can make such content look smoother and more immersive.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,512
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,512.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" boasts a high-quality screen, exceptional portability given its lighter weight and smaller screen size, and excellent battery life, making it ideal for general-purpose computing. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16", in contrast, offers a larger and higher resolution display, more storage, and superior heat management, which can make it suitable for more demanding tasks despite its larger size and slightly less portability.
Content Creation
7.9
8.3
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
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
8.0
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
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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Spec Comparison
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| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,512 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 502 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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
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 | N/A | |
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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 Legion Slim 7 16"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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