Given that the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" tends to be more expensive than the LG Ultra 16, consider your usage needs to make a decision. If top-tier performance, a premium build, and brand reputation are priorities, the HP Dragonfly Pro may justify its cost, especially for intensive tasks. However, if you're looking for value for money with decent performance for everyday use and are willing to compromise on some high-end features, the LG Ultra 16 could be a smarter economic choice while still providing a larger screen which could be beneficial for multitasking and media consumption. Always weigh how the laptop's specifications align with your daily requirements against the price you're willing to pay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.0/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a superior integrated AMD Radeon GPU, which, combined with its high-quality touchscreen display, makes it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, although it may come at the cost of a slightly lower battery life and heavier weight compared to the LG Ultra 16. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra, with a competent AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, promises better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but lacks the touchscreen functionality and has a less vibrant display, which may affect the precision and convenience for certain design work.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a high-resolution screen that results in sharp text and images, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work. Its panel boasts wide color coverage necessary for design accuracy but lacks the high refresh rates gamers seek for smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming environments. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 provides a fair visual experience across the board with decent resolution and brightness for general and engineering use, but like the HP, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
6.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" provides a balance for gaming and 3D tasks with its solid GPU and satisfactory screen refresh rate, but it may not handle the most demanding games at the highest settings. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 16 also delivers a decent gaming experience with comparable GPU performance and screen refresh rate, while its larger screen offers better immersion but at the cost of reduced portability.
Note: It's important to consider your specific usage patterns and preferences when choosing between the two, as both laptops offer a blend of gaming and 3D capability with some tradeoffs in terms of screen size and ease of carrying around.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Ultra 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
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and LG Ultra 16 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to have very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the LG Ultra 16 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."
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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