HP Dragonfly ProvsLenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

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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.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 delivers adequate performance for daily usage and moderate tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 boasts an exceptionally sturdy build with a professional design quality.
The display is solid, yet unremarkable, with adequate resolution for general use but not high pixel density desired.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 offers Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and USB Type-C charging features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Dragonfly Pro
Winner
#214
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#219
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Dragonfly Pro
#327
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#537
Display
HP Dragonfly Pro
#419
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#252
Winner
Performance
HP Dragonfly Pro
#466
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#347
Winner
Build
HP Dragonfly Pro
#252
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#292
Features
HP Dragonfly Pro
#75
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
#500

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Dragonfly Pro
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U​
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
AMD Radeon 680M
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (16EU)
N/A
1x 2280 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

Strengths

wonderful keyboard
wonderful trackpad
decent screen
decent speakers
Ethernet connectivity and optional one which is not so uh should be taken for granted
being charged by USB type-c which is wonderful by itself

Weaknesses

CPU benchmarks were kind of disappointing
multicore score was too low even against the X1 Carbon
single core score increased significantly with charger but multicore score still lower than expected
GPU benchmark scores (Open CL and Vulcan) were relatively high
SSD speeds are average, r-speeds are more than okay
device might not be suitable for heavy usage or demanding applications
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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 is a laptop that promises to deliver everything you might need from a device in its class. With a decent screen, speakers, and a wonderful keyboard and trackpad, this laptop is designed for day-to-day usage. The Intel Ultra 7 155 U CPU provides a reliable performance, although the multicore score leaves something to be desired. Let's dive into the review to see if this ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 can live up to its expectations.

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