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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a better choice for those needing high performance in CPU and RAM-intensive applications, such as advanced spreadsheets, and appreciating a bright display as well as a backlit keyboard with fingerprint recognition. However, this comes at the cost of being less portable due to higher weight and having shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 is ideal for users prioritizing a lightweight laptop with longer battery life for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. It has a larger screen with a higher resolution but doesn't feature a touchscreen, which could be a drawback for those who prefer interactive displays. Both laptops are equipped with 16 GB of RAM, but the LG Gram has less storage capacity. The LG Gram also tends to be slightly less expensive than the HP Dragonfly Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for engineering and design.
Both the HP Dragonfly Pro and the LG Gram 16 boast high resolution and brightness levels, along with excellent panel types, making them ideal for general use where clear, vibrant displays enhance the user experience. They are also equipped with wide color gamuts, ensuring that engineers and designers enjoy precise color representation necessary for their professional work. However, due to their lower refresh rates, these laptops are not well-suited for gaming or 3D rendering, where smoother visuals are critical, and thus may not satisfy gamers or professionals in animation and visual effects.
Battery
10.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
7.0
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 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
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a robust processor and high screen brightness with a solid build, making it exceedingly suitable for general use even when it's a bit heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which shines in its portability and longer battery life but has less storage capacity and lower screen brightness.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.5
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and a Radeon GPU that complement its high-quality IPS screen, making it a powerful choice for engineering and design tasks; however, it's heavier and less portable than the LG Gram 16, which offers a larger screen with higher resolution and more screen real estate, lighter build, and longer battery life, suitable for similar tasks with added portability benefits.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
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
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Gram 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
7.9
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
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and HP Dragonfly Pro 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
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 80 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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