HP Elite Dragonfly MaxvsDell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420

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HP
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.
Dell
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
Inspiron 14 Plus 7420

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 delivers impressive performance and smooth multitasking capabilities with its robust processing system.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420's sturdy all-metal design is its strongest feature, a major selling point.
The Inspiron 14 Plus 7420's stunning display offers excellent color accuracy and great viewing experience.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 features upgradable RAM/SSD, Wi-Fi, and Thunderbolt 4 port for convenience.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#449
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
Winner
#445
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#501
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
#812
Display
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#680
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
#76
Winner
Performance
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#678
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
#503
Winner
Build
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#35
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
#536
Features
HP Elite Dragonfly Max
#66
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
#305

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Elite Dragonfly Max
Dell Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420
up to 32GB
up to 40GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420

Strengths

I'm very impressed with this laptop...it's gonna have a really nice 14 inch 2.2 K display
The strong chassis design, good Port selection, very impressive performance between the CPU and the GPU, Thunderbolt 4 Port that it has, the fact that it has upgradable Ram SSD and Wi-Fi are all positives
The crystal clear array mics, the impressive full HD 1080p webcam, the decent stereo speakers and the respectable battery life all come together to make this a definite Choice here
It packs a punch under the hood...making it worth your money

Weaknesses

It can get a little hot depending on what you're doing if you're putting it on maximum load
The fans can get loud under heavy load which is to keep it cool of course and it is expected
The PCI gen 3 speeds here on the SSD are not the Gen 4 that we know it does support
A bit of a drawback, but there's a lot to like here
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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.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 is a compact powerhouse that packs a punch in its slim frame. Boasting a vibrant 2.5K display, strong chassis design, and impressive performance thanks to the Core i7 12700H CPU and RTX 3050 discrete GPU. This laptop's all-metal premium design and decent battery life make it an attractive option for those seeking portability without sacrificing power. Can this sleek machine deliver on its promises?

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