The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Dragonfly Pro and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 laptops offer crisp images and comfortable viewing with their high-resolution displays and bright panels, ensuring vibrant colors and clear text. Their wide color gamuts provide the accuracy required for engineering and design work, allowing for precise color representation which is crucial in professional creative software. However, their lower refresh rates make them less suitable for gaming and running 3D applications, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are key for optimal viewing experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14 excels in general use due to its combination of a solid CPU and ample RAM, a high-quality touch-enabled IPS screen with robust color coverage, and a respectable battery life, all contained in a lightweight and highly portable frame. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 offers a sharper display with a higher resolution and refresh rate for crisper visuals, substantial storage, and a robust CPU and discrete GPU setup, which contribute to its longer battery life, though it's slightly heavier and thicker than the HP.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro might not handle demanding games and 3D applications as smoothly due to a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7, which is equipped with a stronger GPU and higher refresh rate making it a better fit for these tasks. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the Lenovo's GPU and refresh rate give it the edge in performance and fluidity for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU and an integrated Radeon GPU, which are suited for engineering and design tasks, and its IPS screen offers good color coverage and brightness. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14" steps up with a higher-resolution IPS display and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, providing extra graphical power for more GPU-intensive engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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