HP EliteBook 865 G11vsHP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

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HP EliteBook 865 G11
EliteBook 865 G11

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 865 G11 delivers top-notch performance with its Ryzen 7 8840U CPU and easy upgradability.
The HP EliteBook 865 G11 boasts exceptional build quality, with a sturdy chassis and premium feel to the device overall.
The display is a notable aspect, providing crisp visuals, albeit potentially limiting for demanding gaming requirements.
The HP EliteBook 865 G11 boasts a robust feature set with impressive specs and capabilities overall.
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HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

Quick Stats

The device boasts seamless performance in Chrome OS with swift app switching and multimedia playback capabilities.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook boasts a slim and lightweight build, weighing just 2.8 pounds.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook boasts a stunning display with sharp text and images due its high resolution.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook boasts cutting-edge features, including a firm keyboard and large responsive trackpad.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#311
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
Winner
#307
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#332
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#319
Winner
Display
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#426
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#398
Winner
Performance
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#228
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#607
Build
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#648
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#221
Winner
Features
HP EliteBook 865 G11
#443
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#69
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook 865 G11
HP HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Intel Core i7-1280P
AMD Radeon 780M
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP EliteBook 865 G11

Strengths

This laptop designwise how everything is reinforced and designed it is topnotch. No wonder I like it.
The performance only will suffer 10 to 20% when unpluging this charger and running games or other applications, still a great performance.
It has a huge 73 or 76W hour battery which contributes to the long battery life.
All you have to do is loosen up these five screws and the whole bottom cover just pops off making it very serviceable.

Weaknesses

The sound quality of the speakers is okay, but not great. You can listen music or do web conferences, but don't expect high-quality sound.
The battery life might suffer when you use the laptop in demanding tasks, even with a powerful Ryzen 7 8840U CPU.
The laptop's case might get micro scratches on the surface after minor drops (within 30 seconds) which is not ideal.
It can be expensive to upgrade this laptop due to its high-end features and serviceability.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

Strengths

the dragonfly is comfortable to work on and is easy to travel with
it has an excellent display with a 3x2 aspect ratio that provides more vertical View doing space than your average standard 16x9 screen
the keyboard and trackpad are also unsurprisingly excellent, the keys are firm but not too firm and have plenty of travel for a relatively thin laptop
the touchpad provides a very good experience overall, it's a haptic touchpad with customized vibrations for some specific actions
Cutting Edge specs with a 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor built-in LTE 256 gigs of storage and 8 gigabytes of RAM that's plenty for basically anything you want to do in Chrome OS

Weaknesses

the cheapest model costs an eye-popping eleven hundred and fifty dollars, which is crazy money for a Chromebook
battery life is solid if not spectacular, I got between 6 and 8 hours of normal usage
for the cost of the dragonfly you could also pick up an extremely capable Windows laptop or MacBook Air
the price starts at over $1000, making it hard to recommend due to its high cost compared to other Chromebooks on the market
the screen has an unremarkable 60hz refresh rate, but that shouldn't be a major issue for most people
Read Full Reviews

HP EliteBook 865 G11

I've had the pleasure of putting the HP EliteBook 865 G11 through its paces, and I must say, this laptop is a true workhorse. With its impressive performance, sleek design, and robust features, it's clear that HP has hit a home run with this device. From its powerful Ryzen 7 processor to its long-lasting battery life, this machine is designed to keep up with even the most demanding users. In this review, I'll delve into the details of my experience with the EliteBook 865 G11, sharing my thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

HP's Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is a premium laptop that combines sleek design with impressive specs. Weighing in at just 2.8 pounds, this device boasts a stunning 13.5-inch touchscreen display and features a robust Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM. While its beautiful screen and comfortable build make it a joy to use, the real question is: can you justify spending over $1,150 on a Chromebook?

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