HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

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HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook and Acer Spin 5 (SP514). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

vivid touchscreen display

strong security features

fast intel processor

high price point

limited port variety

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sharp 2K display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 990 g 1.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Galaxy blue Concrete grey
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP +PSR, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, HP Sure Shutter -
Video Resolutions 720p 1920 x 1080
Sound Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Name HP Modernized Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, glass clickpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6 Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51N
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