HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)

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HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid AMD performance

competitive price point

dim display brightness

average build quality

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 990 g 2.1 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Dragonfly blue Storm grey | Cloud grey
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD BrightView eDP, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
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)
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, HP Privacy HD Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
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 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours Up to 11.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included HP Client Catalog, Absolute Persistence, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP System Software Manager, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen3 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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