HP Elite Dragonfly G4

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Date Published: 05 Jun 2023

Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
13.5”, WUXGA+ (1920 x 1280), IPS
2000GB SSD
32GB LPDDR5
0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.7 Portability Excellent

8.0 Display Excellent

6.5 For Work Good

3.8 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 in-depth review

Carrying around a hefty laptop on a daily basis could be annoying and even exhausting. The HP Dragonfly G4 solves this issue thanks to its sub-1 kg weight and powerful enough hardware for normal usage. This business machine relies on a 13th generation Intel Raptor Lake-U series processor options. These chips still meet the necessary standards for work but the lack of a dedicated NPU unit for AI-accelerated productivity could be a dealbreaker for some of you. It's not a surprise that the upgradability is almost non-existent because of the compact dimensions. On the other hand, the port selection is modern thanks to the pair of Thunderbolt 4s.HP offers this machine with seven 3:2 display variants. Some are tied with the HP Sure View integrated privacy screen technology which blurs the pa[...]

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Pros

Clean design
The matte finish is almost fingerprint-proof
Solid metal build
Super light (0.99 kg starting weight)
Good comfort during full CPU stress
Adequate performance for office work
Wide viewing angles and 364 nits of max brightness (LGD074C)
PWM-free (LGD074C)
90% sRGB coverage + accurate colors when our "Design and Office Work" profile is applied (LGD074C)
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
2x Thunderbolt 4s + 1x Type-A ports
The fan is almost quiet in "Performance" mode even when the processor is stressed at max
Long battery battery life (~ 14 hours of videos)
Lid with a lever design
Fingerprint reader + 5MP Web camera
The P cores of the Core i7-1355U boost to ~ 2.25 GHz in long loads
Facial recognition, NFC, backlight, LTE / 5G connectivity (all are optional)
Quality audio by Bang & Olufsen
180-degree hinge

Cons

Limited upgradability
High price
The keyboard backlight is optional
High CPU temperatures no matter the load

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the HP Dragonfly G4 Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before starting.Undo the four captive Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel of the laptop. Lift the top two edges with a thin plastic tool and pry the back near the hinge cover using a lever tool. Carefully lift the rear and slide the panel towards the back of the laptop. If needed, pry the sides to fully release the bottom cover.More info: The inside of the bottom plate houses two dust filters for improved airflow and dust management.Battery Removal Caution: Handle the batte[...]

DISPLAY: 13.5-inch, 1920 x 1280, IPS

Name
LGD074C

Diagonal
13.5"

Pixel density
170.93 ppi

Brightness
364 cd/m²

sRGB
90%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1280

Becomes "Retina" from
20 inches (51 cm)

Contrast
1430:1

dE Color Checker
4.1 1.8

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