HP Dragonfly Pro vs MacBook Pro 14-inch (2024) Review, compare

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The HP Dragonfly Pro wants to beat the 14-inch MacBook Pro as the best laptop. This isn’t a matter of opinion, as HP has directly compared its newest laptop to Apple’s high-end laptop. It’s a big risk, but can the Dragonfly Pro compete with the MacBook Pro 14-inch. HP is advertising the Dragonfly Pro as the best laptop for people who work in both digital and tech fields. Apple’s Pro laptops, on the other hand, have always been made for power users like video and photo editors.

There are times when these two groups of people are the same, but not always. But if HP wants to compare its laptop to Apple’s, we have no problem doing the same. We will look at the HP Dragonfly Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro to see how they compare in different ways. This comparison should show you what each one can do and which one might be best for you.

HP Dragonfly Pro vs MacBook Pro 14-inch Comparison

Specifications	HP Dragonfly Pro	MacBook Pro 14-inch
Processor	Intel 11th Gen Core i5/i7	Apple M1 Pro/M1 Max
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Apple M1 Pro/M1 Max
RAM	Up to 16GB LPDDR4x SDRAM	Up to 32GB unified memory
Storage	Up to 2TB	Up to 8TB SSD
Display	13.3-inch FHD touchscreen display	14.2-inch Retina XDR display

HP Dragonfly Pro vs MacBook Pro 14-inch: Design

The Dragonfly Pro stands out from other laptops because its design is sleek and classy. You can choose either Sparkling Black or Ceramic White as a color. The second model stands out more, but the first one isn’t bad either. The aluminum chassis of the notebook is machined and has a finish that gives the whole thing some texture.

Just holding the laptop and running your hands over its surface is fun. The Dragonfly Pro is 12.39 x 8.78 x 0.72 inches and weighs 3.53 pounds, so it’s easy to put it in your backpack and carry it around all day. It is about the same weight and size as the 14-inch MacBook Pro (12.3 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches, 3.5-3.6 pounds).

The MacBook Pro 14-inch, this laptop looks the same as its predecessor, but that’s a pretty good thing. You get the same squared-off, super-solid aluminum body that comes in Silver and Space Gray. Unlike the MacBook Air M2, you can’t choose another color. The 1080p camera is in a notch at the top of the screen of the 14-inch MacBook Pro. It takes away from an otherwise beautiful screen and can be a bit annoying. But you get used to it over time. You can buy this laptop from its official website.

HP Dragonfly Pro vs MacBook Pro 14-inch: Display

The 14.2-inch 16:10 mini-LED XDR display on the MacBook Pro 14 is great. It has a resolution of 3024 x 1964 and can run at up to 120Hz. It has a wide range of accurate colors, a high contrast ratio, and blacks that are almost as dark as OLED. It has an amazing HDR support that makes it a great display for both creators and people who like to watch media.

Surprisingly, the Dragonfly Pro only has a 14.0-inch 16:10 Full HD+ (1,920 x 1,200) IPS display that runs at 60Hz. We haven’t tested it, so we can’t say how good it is, but HP says it has 400 nits of brightness, which is much less than the MacBook Pro 14’s display, and 100% sRGB, which is just the average specification for a premium display.

Again, the Dragonfly Pro is not as good as the MacBook Pro 14. Its screen is amazing, while we think the Dragonfly Pro’s screen will be good but not great. And the screen isn’t nearly as sharp as it should be for a high-end laptop, let alone compared to the MacBook Pro 14.

HP Dragonfly Pro vs MacBook Pro 14-inch: Performance

The Dragonfly Pro uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7736U 15-watt to 28-watt 8-core/16-thread CPU, and the two companies worked together to use an adaptive platform management framework that aims to adapt performance to real-world productivity workflows. It’s a low-power version of AMD’s newest Ryzen 7000 series chips, and it’s likely to be good for work but not so good for creativity. Compare that to the minimum M2 Pro in the MacBook Pro 14, which starts with a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU and improves the performance of the already top-performing M1 Pro.

Even though the MacBook Pro 14 just got a new update as this comparison is being written, we’re still willing to guarantee that the minimum M2 Pro will perform much better than the Dragonfly Pro. If you upgrade to the M2 Max, which can have up to 12 CPU cores and 38 GPU cores, it will perform even better. The MacBook Pro 14 will be a much faster laptop for any kind of work, whether it’s work or art. We’re sure of this even though we haven’t compared the two laptops.

Which one should you buy?

Which one you choose between the HP Dragonfly Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro depends on your own needs and preferences. The HP Dragonfly Pro is a light and portable laptop that runs Windows 11, while the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip in the MacBook Pro 14-inch gives it top-notch performance and lets it run macOS Monterey. Both are great laptops, and the choice should be made based on design, performance, operating system, and price, among other things.

HP Dragonfly Pro: THE GOOD AND THE BAD

MacBook Pro 14-inch: THE GOOD AND THE BAD

FAQS

What is better HP or MacBook Pro?

Our Verdict. Apple’s MacBook Pro 16 (2019) and HP’s Pavilion x360 11 (2021) are two very different laptops. The HP is a cheap 2-in-1 laptop that runs Windows, while the Apple is a high-end clamshell laptop that runs macOS. In every way, the Apple is better than the HP, but it also costs a lot more.

Is MacBook Pro 14-inch worth it?

The 14-inch MacBook Pro is the laptop to get if you’re a creative professional, a hard-core power user, or just want to splurge on the best that Apple has to offer. It’s a great upgrade for people who are buying their first Pro or coming from an old Intel model.

What is faster Mac or HP?

The Apple is better than the HP in almost every way, like having a screen that is clearer and brighter, a keyboard that is easier to use, a touchpad that is bigger, and a webcam that takes better videos. The Apple’s CPU and GPU are also much better, and its battery lasts much longer.