Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook

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HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) and HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook. 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.

Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge design

durable build quality

touchscreen functionality

stylus support

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

modest performance capabilities

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) and HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.24 kg 990 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium alloy
Colour Black Dragonfly blue
DISPLAY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology - HP SureView
Features Anti-glare, Pencil Touch technology Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD BrightView eDP, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, HP Privacy HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 24.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic - 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
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested 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
Compliant Standards RoHS Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site
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