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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is typically less expensive than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and offers good battery life, making it more suitable for general use and portability. It has a lower-powered AMD graphics option, which is suitable for light gaming and general productivity tasks. In contrast, the Surface Laptop Studio has a more powerful Intel processor and an Nvidia RTX graphics card, which is better for 3D rendering, engineering simulations, and intensive gaming, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, meaning less portability. Both have high-quality screens with touch capabilities, but the Surface Laptop has a higher refresh rate, which can be better for fast-moving visuals. Choose the HP for everyday use and better battery life, or the Surface Laptop Studio for more demanding applications and better gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good for general use
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a longer battery life, which along with its lower weight, contributes to its excellent portability, making it very good for general use where mobility and all-day operation are key. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, with a robust CPU and dedicated graphics, caters to those needing more power and a screen with a higher refresh rate, making it good for general use but with the added flexibility for creative and demanding tasks, although it is somewhat heavier and has shorter battery life.
Software Development
7.8
7.3
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for software development, and content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize pristine visuals and color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio's superior display offering richer color coverage is preferable to the HP Dragonfly Pro. However, if your budget is a top concern and you need a laptop mostly for tasks like browsing, documents, and video content, the HP's screen is more than adequate with its satisfying resolution and brightness. On the other hand, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work, as both lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and rapid action rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro can handle casual gaming due to its competent GPU, but its standard screen refresh rate is not ideal for high-level gaming or 3D work; whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, with a slightly better GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offers smoother visuals, which is beneficial for these tasks, though it too may struggle with more demanding gaming or 3D applications. Both laptops will manage everyday tasks easily, but their CPUs and screen quality, while sufficient for general use, may not satisfy the needs of more intensive visual workflows that require top-tier performance.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.3
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon GPU, serves well for engineering and design, offering a solid screen quality and portability, but with less graphical power compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which boasts an Intel i7 CPU and an RTX 3050 Ti GPU, excelling not only in processing and graphics capabilities but also versatility due to its flexible hinge, which allows it to double as a drawing tablet, enhancing creative design work.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.4in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Dragonfly Pro 14" | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | September 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | Intel i7-11370H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64.6 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2400 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 405 nits | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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."
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Tom Brant | October 2021
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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