Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) and HP Elite Dragonfly G3 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good security features

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

modest onboard graphics

higher price point

limited color accuracy

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

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) and HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 990 g
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Slate blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, ICC template colour calibration Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Human Presence Detection (software) HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39.3 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix 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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified 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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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