HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM). 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 Max Notebook Review

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

lightweight design

high-quality display

strong security features

good battery life

effective noise cancellation

high price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

moderate storage options

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good performance benchmarks

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Sparkling black Dual tone abyss blue
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Direct Bonding technology, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, Anti-Sparkle Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Glass Panel, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, HP Privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Noise-cancellation technology, Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Dual stream (2x2), CNVi Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Intel XMM 7360 -
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.25 hours Up to 10.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Name HP Modernized Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, privacy, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HEVC CODEC Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch G3 USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years) -
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, hall sensor, IR thermal sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features USB port control, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC capable Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2 Level 2, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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