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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a balance between performance and portability, with a solid processor, moderate screen size, and a touch display, which could be appealing if you work on the go or prefer hands-on interaction with your screen. Despite the smaller screen, the HP remains relatively lightweight and has an impressive keyboard and webcam, making it suitable for productivity tasks and video conferencing. Alternatively, the LG Gram 17 has a larger screen with higher resolution, which is excellent for multitasking and multimedia but may be less portable due to its size. It also boasts more RAM and storage, making it well-suited for demanding software and extensive data storage, though this does come with an increase in price. In summary, if portability and hands-on interaction are significant for you, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a viable choice, while the LG Gram 17 could be more fitting if you prioritize a large display, better multitasking capabilities, and don't mind a slight sacrifice in portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use, though the LG Gram 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1
7.4
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP Dragonfly Pro and LG Gram 17 offer screens with high enough resolution and brightness, making them clear and easy to view in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops provide screens with wide color gamuts, allowing for precise color work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion, the screens' lower refresh rates result in less fluid visuals compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates specifically for those tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
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
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with an AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a standard refresh rate offers fair performance for gaming and 3D applications, yet its smaller screen size and lower resolution may limit the visual experience in comparison to the larger and higher resolution LG Gram 17, which, while also having a standard refresh rate, benefits from an Intel Iris Xe GPU, and could provide a more immersive gaming and 3D environment due to its more vivid and spacious display.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.0
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Radeon graphics, which, combined with 16GB of RAM and a high-quality IPS screen, make it suitable for demanding tasks in engineering and design. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 boasts a larger 17" screen with sharp resolution, an Intel Core i7 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, and twice the RAM at 32GB, enhancing its capability for complex design work and multitask engineering processes.
Content Creation
7.9
8.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 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
8.2
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to have very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17" | |
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 | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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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