If you prioritize lower cost and longer battery life, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is the less expensive option with better stamina. However, if portability and a lighter weight are more important, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers these advantages but at a higher price point. The HP model is more favorable for engineering tasks due to its performance capabilities. Both laptops have similar storage and memory capacities but are not well-suited for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" stands out for general use due to its superior CPU and GPU, leading to better performance, a brighter and more vivid screen, and longer battery life; however, it's heavier and slightly larger than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which offers greater portability and a 2-in-1 convertible design with a high-resolution display, though it has a lesser battery life and the CPU performance is not as strong as the HP's.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has an AMD Radeon 680M GPU which is suitable for lighter gaming and 3D applications but may not handle more demanding games at high settings; it also has a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is typical for non-gaming laptops but not ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14", with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, offers robust performance for engineering and design tasks, backed by a high-quality screen, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics are well-suited for similar tasks with the added benefit of a slightly more portable build and a higher-resolution screen. Both have the necessary RAM and storage to handle complex projects, but the HP's larger battery favors longer work sessions, whereas the Lenovo's higher screen pixel density and contrast ratio might benefit detail-oriented design work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.3/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
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
7.3/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for software development, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen for general use.
For general use, the HP Dragonfly Pro and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both offer displays that shine in terms of clarity, resolution, and brightness, making text sharp and colors pop for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design, both these laptops have screens with a broad range of colors covering various spectrums, which ensures that designers and engineers see precise and vivid colors as they work on detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the action is fast-paced, both laptops fall short because their screens don't refresh as quickly, leading to less smooth motion and potentially less immersive experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
"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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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