HP Pavilion Plus 14vsHP Elite Dragonfly G3

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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HP Pavilion Plus 14
Pavilion Plus 14

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 delivers impressive performance for everyday tasks and surprisingly good gaming capabilities overall.
The HP Pavilion Plus 14's sturdy build and durable metal chassis justify its premium price tag effectively overall.
The HP Pavilion Plus 14 boasts an impressive display with vibrant colors and excellent brightness levels overall.
The HP Pavilion Plus 14 boasts a sturdy build and fantastic display, impressive input devices overall.
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HP Elite Dragonfly G3
Elite Dragonfly G3

Quick Stats

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 offers outstanding performance with impressive specs for demanding tasks.
The HP Elite Dragonfly G3's build quality is exceptional, boasting a durable and stylish magnesium alloy chassis.
The HP Elite Dragonfly G3's display is a highlight with its taller design and outstanding resolution capabilities.
The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 excels with its superior display, keyboard, webcam, and speakers for business use.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#258
HP Elite Dragonfly G3
Winner
#254
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#62
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly G3
#318
Display
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#408
HP Elite Dragonfly G3
#397
Winner
Performance
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#408
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly G3
#514
Build
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#233
HP Elite Dragonfly G3
#39
Winner
Features
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#392
HP Elite Dragonfly G3
#381
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Pavilion Plus 14
HP HP Elite Dragonfly G3
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
N/A
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Pavilion Plus 14

Strengths

A sturdy build with a lot of premium materials to give you a nice feel for the machine.
A fantastic display where everything looks flush and vivid.
Great input devices, thanks to a great keyboard and decent trackpad.
Some of the best I/O standards you'll find in class.
Performance and thermals are generally speaking getting better year over year.

Weaknesses

Battery life could be a little bit better.
Speakers could definitely be better, being some of the worst heard on any laptop this year.
Self-upgradability options are very limited, with soldered RAM meaning you're stuck with the configuration you get.
No depth and a lot of distortion in sound even at lower volume levels.
Not ideal for full-time 4K video editing or demanding activities like multi-layer 4K video editing.

HP Elite Dragonfly G3

Strengths

The display is a big change with a 13.5 inch display, clamshell design, it's a three to two aspect ratio... I'm a big fan of this move...
Faster ddr5 Ram faster pcie Gen 4 speeds as far as the ssds are concerned
Superior webcam 5 megapixels gots all sorts of features
The sound is great, great quality of the audio and video
It has a really nice design and a phenomenal keyboard and a really great touch pad

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

HP Pavilion Plus 14

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 is a laptop that effortlessly blurs the lines between budget and premium territory. With its sturdy build, excellent display, and fantastic input devices, it's hard to ignore the value it brings. The inclusion of Intel's Core i5 Ultra Meteor Lake chip, 16GB of LPDDR5x memory, and Intel integrated graphics ensures seamless performance for everyday tasks. However, battery life and speakers fall short of expectations, leaving us wondering if this laptop is truly one of the best in its class.

HP Elite Dragonfly G3

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is a sleek and powerful laptop designed for the modern business executive. With its stunning 13.5-inch display, robust performance, and impressive battery life, this device is perfect for those who need to stay connected on the go. The clamshell design and spacious keyboard make it a joy to use, while the advanced webcam and quad speakers ensure seamless video conferencing and entertainment. Priced at a premium, the Elite Dragonfly G3 is an investment for those seeking exceptional performance and features in a commercial laptop.

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