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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is typically more expensive but offers solid build quality, key for general use activities and productivity with respectable battery life. It's lightweight and compact, making it very portable. However, if you need a laptop with stronger graphics performance for activities such as gaming or 3D modeling, and don't mind a larger, slightly heavier device with a less vibrant screen, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 could be a great choice; it's typically less expensive and includes a dedicated graphics card, potentially trading off some build quality and portability. Both have similar storage and memory, which are sufficient for most users. 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 Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a resolution and brightness that make it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, while also offering a color range conducive to tasks like CAD or photo editing, although it may not excel in gaming or 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate. The Lenovo Slim 7 16", with a similar balance of resolution and brightness, provides a sharp and vivid display for both day-to-day and professional design work, and like the HP, it is less optimized for gaming because of its refresh rate. Both laptops prioritize screen attributes that benefit productivity and visual clarity over the high frame rates essential for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D modeling.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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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
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 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 Slim 7 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with its AMD Radeon 680M is okay for gaming and 3D, but its 60Hz refresh rate limits its capacity to display smooth motion, whereas the Lenovo Slim 7 16" showcases a better gaming performance thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3050 and a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, which results in smoother gameplay and is particularly beneficial for fast-paced games. Even though both laptops have capable processors and good screen quality, the superior GPU and screen refresh rate of the Lenovo make it a better candidate for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.5
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is well suited for engineering and design use with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon GPU, and high-quality IPS display, providing good performance and screen clarity needed for such tasks, though it's slightly heavier which affects portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16" offers a similar CPU and RAM configuration, but steps up with an Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher resolution display, which might be more appealing for detailed design work, at the cost of being even less portable due to extra weight. Both have high-quality keyboards and speakers, but the Lenovo might have an edge in engineering software that leverages its better GPU, while the HP's balance between power and portability makes it a versatile option for various work settings.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
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 | 9.5 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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