Here's how the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 performed in our suite of benchmark tests:ģDMark: Fire Strike: 4,560 Time Spy: 1,541 For the record, the strong 100W USB-C power supply is remarkably compact and boasts a high-quality fabric-braided cable that just adds to the premium vibe. Still, at least that allows for a decent 5MP webcam. Overall, the footprint is pretty compact, thanks to slim side bezels, though the chin and forehead are a little bigger than you’ll find on, say, a Dell XPS 13. With these smaller 13-inch laptops, the extra vertical space makes for a much more comfortable screen for viewing documents, composing emails, and browsing the web, which is what this laptop is likely to major in. Speaking of welcome design elements, the 3:2 aspect ratio of the display is definitely an intriguing alternative to the 16:9 or 16:10 masses. The full-sized HDMI port is equally welcome and, when combined, the two larger ports help this laptop really deliver on its productivity and business-orientated remit.
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HP has also got the edge over most of the competition in terms of connectivity, too, including not only two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, but also a full USB-A port cleverly enabled by a hinged flap in the side of the chassis. The trackpad is generously proportioned, with a slick glass surface and a nice, tactile click. Despite that, the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 clocks in only 2.2 pounds (or just under a kilogram). In terms of keyboard flex, only Apple’s ludicrously rock solid beds do it better in this class of ultraportable. It’s about as rigid as you could reasonably hope for from a 16mm thick laptop chassis. But the format change arguably allows for a superior pure laptop design. True, it does do away with the 2-in-1 functionality of its predecessor. HP Elite Dragonfly series has always been a nice physical specimen and this G3 version is no exception. (Image credit: Future) HP Elite Dragonfly G3: Design It might feel like a premium product, but put simply the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is extremely expensive, which makes some of its more obvious flaws tough to accept. It doesn’t look cheap next to Lenovo’s Thinkpad series, either. Even the cheapest base model is a near-$2,000 system, which is a little painful when you consider Dell’s gorgeous XPS 13 Plus starts at just $1,299. Size: 11.7 x 8.67 x 0.64 inches (29.74 x 22.04 x 1.64 cm W x D x H)Ĭlocking in as configured at $2,112 or AU$3,22 (roughly £2,000 in the UK), this is one pricey premium ultraportable.
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Ports: 2x USB4 / Thunderbolt 40Gbps, USB-A 5Gbps, 3.5mm headphone jack, HDMI 2.0Ĭonnectivity: Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2), Bluetooth 5.2 Here is the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: Intel Core i7-1255U (2 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, 4.7GHz max Turbo)