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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and stronger performance for tasks like engineering or 3D modeling, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is a better option, despite being heavier and more expensive. However, if portability and price are more important, and your usage revolves around general tasks, the LG Ultra 13 with its smaller screen, lighter weight, and lower cost, may suffice even though its performance is less suited for intensive applications. Both have similar battery life, but the HP has a touchscreen and a higher-quality build, while the LG offers a higher portability due to its lighter weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 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 LG Ultra 13 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" stands out for general use with its higher-resolution screen and superior speaker quality, providing a more immersive experience for media consumption and clearer audio for communications; it's also more portable and has longer battery life, making it easier to use on-the-go. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while somewhat lighter, offers less storage and a lower overall screen quality, but it still maintains a high level of portability and battery life that suits everyday tasks effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.6
6.6
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
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 LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the LG Ultra 13, with an older processor and integrated graphics, is less capable in handling such intensive work. Additionally, the HP has a higher-quality screen and offers more robust build quality and speaker performance, but the LG Ultra 13 scores higher in portability due to its lighter weight and high portability score.
Content Creation
7.9
7.2
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Ultra 13 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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a clear and vibrant display for routine tasks and professional design work, both the HP Dragonfly Pro and the LG Ultra offer quality screens with high resolution and bright panels, ensuring crisp text and vivid images. Their screens also cover a wide range of colors, which is essential for accuracy in engineering and design applications, allowing for precise color work within various professional software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal, as they lack high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and better responsiveness, which are critical for an immersive gaming experience and smooth 3D rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14's AMD Radeon 680M GPU and LG Ultra 13's Vega 7 integrated graphics are decent for light gaming and basic 3D tasks, with neither offering the high-end graphics performance found in gaming-specific laptops. Additionally, both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for casual gaming and general use, but may not provide as smooth an experience as higher refresh rate screens found in more gaming-focused devices.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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."
LG Ultra 13
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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