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日本HP Dragonfly G4 review – The Business Traveler’s Dream
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 panel when viewed from the sides to protect your personal on-screen data. For starters, there are six 1280p IPS units – four of them are touchscreens. Only the top-tier 3000×2000 OLED unit has Corning Gorilla Glass 7 on top which perhaps additionally reinforces the lid.
There are plenty of optional features such as NFC, LTE / 5G, IR Web camera, and backlight for the keyboard. Still, you don’t have to pay an additional amount of money for a fingerprint reader and a high-res 5MP Web camera. The audiophiles should be happy because of the audio by Bang & Olufsen represented by two woofers and and a pair of tweeters.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elite-dragonfly-g4/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
HP Elite Dragonfly G4 - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 68Wh, 6-cell, 68Wh, 86Wh, 6-cell
- Body material
- Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- 297.18 x 220.21 x 16.4 mm (11.70" x 8.67" x 0.65")
- Weight
- 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- 5MP Webcam
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Speakers
- Quad Stereo Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Nano Lock
All HP Elite Dragonfly G4 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/hr-en/drivers/hp-dragonfly-13.5-inch-g4-notebook-pc/2101595419
What’s in the box?
Nothing too fancy inside the box – a 65W or 100W Type-C charger and a bunch of manuals.
Design and construction
Not much hasn’t changed in terms of design when comparing the Dragonfly G4 with its G3 predecessor. It’s the same good-looking solid machine with an aluminum-magnesium chassis. The profile thickness is 16.4 mm and the weight is still impressive – 0.99 kilos. The color options are Slate Blue and Natural Silver.
The lid opens with one hand. It’s hard to spot any fingerprints on the matte surface after two days of usage.
The bezels around the screen are narrow.
The 5MP Web camera is positioned above the panel. You can opt for an IR unit with the same resolution.
The hinge mechanism allows you to open the device up to 180 degrees. The lid has an implemented lever design. Its bottom side has two tiny rubber feet which lift the back of the base. Sadly, this only happens when you push back the lid in an uncomfortably wide position for normal work.
The speaker grill is on top of the keyboard with an optional backlight. The board feels comfy for typing. We are pleasantly surprised by how long the key travel is. The size of the “Up” and “Down” Arrows is okay-ish for work but it’s on the limit. By the way, the fingerprint reader button is placed next to the left Arrow key.
The touchpad is big, wide, smooth, and accurate!
The bottom panel houses the speaker cutouts, the ventilation grill, and two long feet which provide almost zero grip. The heat is being exhausted via a vent on the back. The hinge cover is placed right in front of it.
Ports
On the left, you get an HDMI 2.1, a Nano SIM card slot (option), and a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connector. The other side is populated by an Audio jack, a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) jaw-style port with charging capabilities, one more 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 port, and a Nano Security Lock Slot. Both Type-Cs support Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| HP Dragonfly G4 | LGD074C |
| Diagonal | 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS Touch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Pixel Density | 171 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 51 cm |
In the microscopic image, the pixels are not clearly visible because there is an additional layer in front of them, associated with the HP Sure View Reflect feature. The additional layer used for this feature is usually a micro-reflective film that helps protect sensitive information from prying eyes by making the screen content visible only within a narrow viewing angle.
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of HP Dragonfly G4 can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
HP Dragonfly G4: the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 90% of the sRGB color gamut and 72% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) HP Dragonfly G4 covers 90% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 364 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 356 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 4%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6480K.
The contrast ratio is 1430:1.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 181 nits (Windows slider = 73%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the HP Dragonfly G4. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the HP Dragonfly G4, the Average color accuracy was 4,1 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Office Work profile, it lowered to 1,8 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) HP Dragonfly G4 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) HP Dragonfly G4 with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space (primaries and D65 white point specified in ITU-R BT.709, sRGB encoding curve).
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Office Work profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Office Work Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Design and Office Work profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 22.0 ms.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the HP Dragonfly G4 display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates harmful PWM when the laptop uses it to control brightness but also reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the HP Dragonfly G4’s screen is 23.1 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Get our profiles
Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for HP Dragonfly G4 configurations with LGD074C, 1920 х 1280, IPS panel.
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Read more about the profiles HERE.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Sound
The sound quality of the HP Dragonfly G4 is good. The low, mid, and high frequencies are clear.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” mode activated in the HP Power Manager app, the “Best performance” preset applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu, and the “Fan always on while on AC Power” function enabled in the BIOS.
CPU options
The notebook is offered with the Intel Core i5-1335U, Core i5-1345U, Core i7-1355U, or Core i7-1365U.
Our laptop has a 1355U chip.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
All machines of this HP series rely on iGPUs.
In our case, that’s the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU).
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
HP Elite Dragonfly G4 GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the HP Elite Dragonfly G4 models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which HP Elite Dragonfly G4 model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 69 FPS | 57 FPS | 19 FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 34 FPS | 23 FPS | 18 FPS | 14 FPS |
Storage performance
Our machine is equipped with a 1TB KIOXIA KXG8AZNV1T02. The benchmark speeds are above the average and the temperatures under max loads are acceptable (60°C).
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core i7-1355U (15W TDP) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP Dragonfly G4 | 2.97 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 94°C @ 35W | 2.69 GHz @ 2.10 GHz @ 95°C @ 27W | 2.25 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 89°C @ 20W |
| Acer TravelMate P4 Spin (TMP414RN-53) | 3.58 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 86°C @ 50W | 3.06 GHz @ 2.27 GHz @ 84°C @ 32W | 2.72 GHz @ 2.10 GHz @ 97°C @ 28W |
| Acer Aspire 5 (A517-58M) | 3.91 GHz @ 2.94 GHz @ 73°C @ 50W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.52 GHz @ 76°C @ 37W | 3.09 GHz @ 2.18 GHz @ 68°C @ 28W |
| HP Elite x360 1040 G10 | 3.83 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 77°C @ 49W | 3.05 GHz @ 2.30 GHz @ 80°C @ 31W | 2.52 GHz @ 1.91 GHz @ 80°C @ 22W |
| HP Envy x360 15 (15-fe0000) | 3.56 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 67°C @ 46W | 3.43 GHz @ 2.57 GHz @ 79°C @ 44W | 2.86 GHz @ 2.13 GHz @ 78°C @ 30W |
| Dell Latitude 15 3540 | 3.28 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 88°C @ 37W | 2.77 GHz @ 2.14 GHz @ 90°C @ 27W | 2.37 GHz @ 1.71 GHz @ 69°C @ 20W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel) | 3.22 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 85°C @ 33W | 3.00 GHz @ 2.26 GHz @ 89°C @ 28W | 2.01 GHz @ 1.46 GHz @ 70°C @ 16W |
| Dell Latitude 14 5440 | 4.03 GHz @ 3.03 GHz @ 71°C @ 50W | 3.91 GHz @ 2.97 GHz @ 93°C @ 47W | 2.65 GHz @ 1.99 GHz @ 70°C @ 22W |
| Dell Latitude 14 7440 | 3.65 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 83°C @ 44W | 3.26 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 94°C @ 36W | 2.63 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 76°C @ 25W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (Intel) | 3.59 GHz @ 2.66 GHz @ 80°C @ 39W | 3.52 GHz @ 2.68 GHz @ 94°C @ 39W | 2.50 GHz @ 1.84 GHz @ 77°C @ 20W |
| HP Pavilion 15 (15-eg3000) | 3.67 GHz @ 2.80 GHz @ 76°C @ 45W | 2.67 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 73°C @ 25W | 2.22 GHz @ 1.73 GHz @ 69°C @ 18W |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 | 3.83 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 74°C @ 49W | 3.74 GHz @ 2.90 GHz @ 86°C @ 49W | 2.69 GHz @ 1.96 GHz @ 75°C @ 23W |
| HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 | 3.85 GHz @ 2.89 GHz @ 67°C @ 50W | 3.32 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 75°C @ 37W | 2.14 GHz @ 1.44 GHz @ 66°C @ 17W |
| HP EliteBook 860 G10 | 3.90 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 77°C @ 50W | 3.35 GHz @ 2.12 GHz @ 86°C @ 36W | 2.48 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 65°C @ 20W |
| Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51) | 3.90 GHz @ 2.93 GHz @ 89°C @ 55W | 2.73 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 86°C @ 37W | 2.93 GHz @ 2.08 GHz @ 77°C @ 28W |
| Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) | 3.52 GHz @ 2.59 GHz @ 67°C @ 45W | 3.22 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 73°C @ 40W | 2.63 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 72°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 | 3.76 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 85°C @ 50W | 3.46 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 97°C @ 44W | 2.02 GHz @ 1.55 GHz @ 69°C @ 18W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 | 3.66 GHz @ 2.80 GHz @ 94°C @ 49W | 3.23 GHz @ 2.50 GHz @ 97°C @ 38W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.55 GHz @ 72°C @ 19W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 | 3.67 GHz @ 2.81 GHz @ 82°C @ 49W | 3.32 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 94°C @ 39W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.64 GHz @ 76°C @ 20W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 | 3.49 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 69°C @ 42W | 3.28 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 82°C @ 38W | 2.20 GHz @ 1.62 GHz @ 77°C @ 23W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (Intel) | 3.34 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 86°C @ 39W | 3.16 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 93°C @ 35W | 2.38 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 77°C @ 20W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 | 3.78 GHz @ 2.93 GHz @ 82°C @ 48W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.71 GHz @ 90°C @ 41W | 2.52 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 78°C @ 22W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 | 3.83 GHz @ 2.89 GHz @ 78°C @ 51W | 3.7 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 93°C @ 49W | 2.38 GHz @ 1.75 GHz @ 64°C @ 21W |
| Acer Aspire 5 (A514-56M) | 3.82 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 64°C @ 55W | 2.18 GHz @ 2.26 GHz @ 65°C @ 37W | 1.43 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 60°C @ 28W |
| Dell Vostro 15 3530 | 2.06 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 94°C @ 40W | 1.56 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 96°C @ 26W | 2.06 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 95°C @ 26W |
| Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8) | 2.23 GHz @ 2.58 GHz @ 76°C @ 40W | 2.13 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 85°C @ 35W | 1.64 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 77°C @ 24W |
| ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) | 3.46 GHz @ 2.47 GHz @ 80°C @ 41W | 3.06 GHz @ 2.24 GHz @ 91°C @ 31W | 2.36 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 75°C @ 21W |
The clocks of the Core i7-1355U remain decent even in longer stress where the chip sustains 2.25 GHz / 1.77 GHz P and E core frequency. The result is adequate for a sub-1 kilo device. The downside is the high CPU temperature which is kind of expected given the thin chassis.
Comfort during full load
The fan is almost quiet in “Performance” mode when the processor is pushed to its limits.
Despite its slim profile, the device maintains acceptable external temperatures even under heavy workloads.
The hotspot on the keyboard is around the center and it reaches 48°C which doesn’t feel scorching hot to the touch. The bottom display bezel is warmed up to around 48°C in the section close to the rear exhaust.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows’ Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 68Wh battery pack lasts for around 14 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Battery Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Cool” mode applied in the HP Power Manager app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this lightweight business machine, you have to undo just 4 captive Torx-head screws. Lift the top two edges with a thin plastic tool. Pry the back in the zone behind the hinge cover with a lever tool. Carefully lift the rear and slide the panel towards the backside of the laptop. If this method doesn’t work for you, pry the sides before lifting the bottom cover.
There are two dust filters on the inside of the bottom plate.
The notebook that we bought has the optional 68Wh battery. The default version is a 45Wh model. To detach it, pull out the connector towards the battery, and undo the five Phillips-head screws that secure the unit fixed to the chassis. The capacity is enough for around 14 hours of video playback.
Since that’s a light and thin machine, the memory is soldered. You get 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5-6400MHz RAM that works in a dual-channel mode. The WWAN slot on the right is for optional LTE or 5G connectivity. The installed unit is additionally cooled by a thermal pad on top.
There is just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The storage drive here is covered with a metal shield that can be popped with a lever tool. We found a cooling pad underneath the NVMe.
The Wi-Fi 6E card isn’t replaceable and it’s positioned next to the left fan.
The thermal system looks good for such a compact laptop. It comprises two small fans, one long wide heat pipe, a pair of heat sinks, and one centrally placed heat spreader.
Verdict
The HP Dragonfly G4 offers a lot of features and adequate performance for its compact chassis. Speaking of which, the metal build is sturdy and feels premium to the touch. The keyboard is suitable for long hours of work and the same can be said about the big and smooth touchpad. The comfort under max CPU loads is on point. In this case, the pair of fans doesn’t produce a lot of noise and the keyboard becomes just warm, not hot.
The overall performance will not top any benchmark charts but it’s sufficient for daily and office tasks. The P and E cores of the Core i7-1355U boost to 2.25 GHz / 1.77 GHz in long stress which isn’t bad at all given the ultra-low weight of the machine. If money isn’t a problem, we can advise you to get a device with 32GB of soldered memory. The base amount of 16GB isn’t exactly future-proof. The port selection is okay – two Thunderbolt 4s and a Type-A connector. Still, you lose one Type-C port when the charger is connected.
The 1920×1280 IPS touchscreen (LGD074C) is pretty good. It covers the sRGB gamut at 90% and the default color accuracy could be enhanced from a 4.1 base score to an average dE result of 1.8 with the aid of our “Design and Office Work” profile. That’s a significant improvement! The max brightness of 364 cd/m² is also nice.
The HP Dragonfly G4 is a lightweight machine with a long battery life, an IPS panel with punchy colors, and solid build quality.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elite-dragonfly-g4/
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
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