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HP Dragonfly Folio
Dragonfly Folio

Quick Stats

The HP Dragonfly Folio's performance is solid and tailored for everyday business use with ease and reliability.
The HP Dragonfly Folio boasts an impressive build that exudes premium-ness and exceptional quality overall.
The base IPS display is perfect for everyday business use with clear text and sharp images available.
The HP Dragonfly Folio boasts a unique pull-forward design with Wacom AES pen support.
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HP Elite Dragonfly Max
Elite Dragonfly Max

Quick Stats

The HP Elite Dragonfly Max's performance falls short of expectations and is outmatched by other laptops in its class.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Max boasts a CNC magnesium aluminum body with ocean plastics incorporated into the speaker grills.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Max's display boasts average brightness and surprisingly high 811 nits with manual brightness setting.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Max features a CNC magnesium aluminum body and advanced display with Sure View privacy mode.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Dragonfly Folio
#450
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
Winner
#449
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Dragonfly Folio
#320
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#501
Display
HP Dragonfly Folio
#399
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#680
Performance
HP Dragonfly Folio
#608
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#678
Build
HP Dragonfly Folio
#223
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#35
Winner
Features
HP Dragonfly Folio
#383
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#66
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Dragonfly Folio
HP HP Elite Dragonfly Max
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Qualcomm Adreno 690
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Dragonfly Folio

Strengths

The laptop has a unique pull-forward design that's both attractive and useful.
The faux leather exterior is grippy, durable, and looks nice - it's a great alternative to the usual metal or plastic bodies.
The keyboard is nice and responsive with good tactile feedback.
The pen included with touch screen is Wacom AES and has a good set of software features - it's perfect for note-taking.
The laptop supports Intel x211 Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3, as well as optional 4G LTE or 5G Intel 5000 series modem.
The display on the base IPS model is decent, with near full sRGB coverage and high contrast ratio.
The battery life is good, with up to 8-9 hours of mixed productivity work and video conferencing.
The laptop has a compact size and weighs around 2.5 pounds - making it perfect for business travelers.

Weaknesses

The display calibration is not particularly good, especially in terms of color accuracy.
The OLED display option may have worse battery life due to its higher resolution and power-hungry nature.
The pen has some jitter when doing slow diagonal lines - although this didn't seem to affect sketching or drawing.
The laptop only has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, which may not be enough for heavy users.
The headphone jack is a nano SIM card slot if you go with the 4G or 5G options - limiting its use as an audio-only device.
The color gamut of the base IPS display isn't suitable for professional content creators.
The laptop's size and weight may make it difficult to carry in large quantities, despite being compact.
The price of the HP Dragonfly Folio is not explicitly mentioned, which may be a drawback for some users.

HP Elite Dragonfly Max

Strengths

The most beautiful laptop or business laptop in 2020. I still think it's one of the most beautiful laptops today.
It has a tiny 2.49 pound package with a CNC magnesium aluminum body and they're even using ocean plastics in the speaker grills to help save the environment.
One of the best keyboards I've ever typed on, it is so tactile it has such a satisfying click when you're using it
The speakers are actually quite good, you have two speakers on the bottom which are your subwoofers and you have two speakers on top
It's very portable, light, and has tons of value
Pretty good battery life, it gets 8 hours and 45 minutes

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

HP Dragonfly Folio

The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 is a sleek and versatile laptop designed for everyday business use. With its 3x2 aspect ratio display, Wacom AES pen support, and magnetically-attaching keyboard, this device checks all the right boxes for those who need a reliable and portable workhorse. But how does it perform in terms of performance, battery life, and overall user experience? Let's dive in to find out.

HP Elite Dragonfly Max

The HP Elite Dragonfly Max is an upgraded version of its predecessor, boasting additional features and improved performance. Weighing in at just 2.49 pounds, this laptop remains one of the most beautiful business laptops on the market, with a CNC magnesium aluminum body and ocean-plastic speaker grills. However, with a hefty price tag comes some compromises, particularly in terms of performance and battery life.

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