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HP
HP Dragonfly Pro
Dragonfly Pro

Quick Stats

The HP Dragonfly Pro's performance is decent but falls short of rivals, despite respectable battery life.
The HP Dragonfly Pro's build quality excels in design and durability, but falls short in internal modifiability.
The display delivers a crisp and clear image with good construction, but average resolution is its drawback overall.
The HP Dragonfly Pro boasts impressive features including AMD Ryzen, Wi-Fi 6E, and up to 32GB of RAM.
Dell
Dell G16 7630
G16 7630

Quick Stats

The Dell G16 7630 offers satisfactory performance for general use and gaming, but with thermal compromise issues.
The Dell G16 7630's exceptional build quality and sturdy construction make it a standout among laptops overall.
The display on the Dell G16 7630 provides a phenomenal viewing experience with top-notch quality and color accuracy.
The Dell G16 7630 boasts a stunning 240Hz 1440p display and excellent color accuracy feature prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Dragonfly Pro
#214
Dell G16 7630
Winner
#209
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Dragonfly Pro
#327
Winner
Dell G16 7630
#493
Display
HP Dragonfly Pro
#419
Dell G16 7630
#380
Winner
Performance
HP Dragonfly Pro
#466
Dell G16 7630
#35
Winner
Build
HP Dragonfly Pro
#252
Winner
Dell G16 7630
#576
Features
HP Dragonfly Pro
#75
Winner
Dell G16 7630
#343

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Dragonfly Pro
Dell Dell G16 7630
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 10000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U​
Intel Core i9-13900HX
AMD Radeon 680M
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Dragonfly Pro

Strengths

The battery life is fantastic, with run times of 10 to 12 hours, no problem.
The processing performance doesn't beat Intel, but the run times are just fantastic.
The laptop has a good looking package and solidly built.
It's not in the elite line of super expensive HP laptops, making it more affordable.
The display is good enough looking, despite not having blow your pants off resolution.
The laptop has quad stereo speakers, which is pretty good for a traditional laptop.
The battery is easily accessible, making it easy to swap out if needed.

Weaknesses

The Intel M2 MacBook Air can give this a run for the money in terms of performance and display resolution.
The Dell XPS 13 will get even faster performance, but with shorter battery life.
The laptop's serviceability is limited, making it difficult to upgrade or repair components.
The RAM is soldered on board, meaning you can't easily add more memory if needed.
The SSD and Wi-Fi card may be difficult to access due to the heat shroud and tape.
There's no convertible design, which means the speakers are always facing away from the user.
The laptop's internal components are not easily accessible, making it difficult to upgrade or repair.

Dell G16 7630

Strengths

The screen is very good, with zero ghosting, inverse ghosting, and accurate colors
The build quality is really good, with a nice environment and no super thick matte finish
The keyboard, trackpad, and switches for the keypad are all good
The body of the whole laptop feels really nice to hold
You get 240 HZ on the display and it's 1440p, which is a great feature
The value you get with the screen, body, and other features is really good
It's worth considering even with better cooling being available

Weaknesses

The thermals are an issue, with high temps even in performance mode
You may have to throttle back on CPU power to keep temperatures down
The fans don't seem to throttle up as quickly as expected, letting the laptop run hot for a while
It's possible that other laptops with similar specs and better cooling would outperform this one
The i9 version of this laptop may have issues with overheating and throttling back on CPU power
You can't hear the fans running at low volume, but the CPU temp is still high
Thermal management could be improved to make this laptop more competitive
Read Full Reviews

HP Dragonfly Pro

The HP Dragonfly Pro is a sleek and solidly built laptop that boasts a good looking package with a decent display. Powered by Ryzen inside, this device offers impressive performance and battery life, making it an attractive option for those in the Windows world. While it may not outshine its competitors in terms of specs and price, it's worth considering, especially when pitted against other ultra-books in its category.

Dell G16 7630

The Dell G16 7630 promises an exceptional gaming experience with its impressive specs, including the i7 processor and RTX 4060 graphics card. However, one major concern is its thermal management, which may impact performance. The laptop's display boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution, making it ideal for gamers. A closer look at the device reveals well-built quality, with a solid keyboard, trackpad, and robust body. But can it deliver on its promise? Let's dive in to find out.

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