HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA). 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 G3 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-quality display

excellent connectivity options

fast processor

high price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited storage options

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited display brightness

premium price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 990 g 2.226 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Slate blue Black
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 135 Watt
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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