HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook vs. HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook

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HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook and HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook. 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 Notebook Review

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

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

vivid display quality

strong security features

fast charging support

high price point

limited port variety

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook and HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook vs. HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 990 g 1.13 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy -
Colour Dragonfly blue Sparkling black
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED 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 Brightness 1000 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView HP SureView Reflect
Features Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD BrightView eDP, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut 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
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, HP Privacy HD Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, HP Privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
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) Dual stream (2x2), CNVi
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Intel XMM 7360
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours Up to 13.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Modernized Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant Volume control, spill-resistant, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, privacy, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Client Catalog, Absolute Persistence, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP System Software Manager, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen3 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
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch G3
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years)
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor 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 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) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, HP BIOSphere Gen 5, HP Sure Start Gen 5, HP Sure Run Gen 2, HP Sure Recover Gen 2, HP Sure Sense 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
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen FIPS 140-2 Level 2, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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