HP Elite Dragonfly Review

Lisa Gade reviews the HP Elite Dragonfly 13" premium convertible Ultrabook. This very compact and light laptop comes in a striking blue color, and it has a CNC magnesium casing. It has 360 degree hinges and your choice of full HD, 4K and privacy screens all supporting pen and touch. This is the high end business alternative to the HP Spectre x360, and it's passed several MIL-Spec tests, has a self-healing BIOS, optional Intel vPro quad core processors and a fingerprint scanner and Windows Hello IR camera. Note: HP went with Intel 8th gen CPUs because vPro isn't yet available in 10th gen CPUs.
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[@Roman-nu1om]

she's not wasting any time and really nailing it! Best reviewer on KZbin!!

[@emistarnick244]

I agree 100%. So much better than MKBHD and his overproduced/style over substance reviews.

[@floydland3509]

@@emistarnick244 you can appreciate one without tearing down another. I understand it's just your opinion though. Besides, MKBHD doesnt really review laptops like that unless its Mac

[@nakedfunk]

Ravenf I would appreciate MKBHD if he put any effort into the actual review instead of his “perfect” shots and angles. I’m not a kid, I don’t get bought with that. And I know he dosen’t review laptops. He likes smartphones. He likes to take them in his hand and hold them like he holds someone’s dick. Go take a look.

[@ifossilch3882]

She is the best reviewer handsdown, so informative without being boring or unnecessarily long. And she is a digital painter that uses and care about stylus! Which is soo rare to find.

[@ashimroy007]

@@emistarnick244 Lisa is one of oldest youtube reviewer. She was only female back then. But we like comedy ( unbox therapy) fake excitement ( LTT) rather then Technology. But we love you lisa.....

[@Vidalburgos]

You've been one of my favorite KZbinrs since I can remember. Really appreciate the time you put into these reviews, as someone in IT I always rely on your research and opinion. Thank you.

[@ace-lo1nq]

Lisa is one of the best when it comes to in-depth reviews. I wait for her before I pull the trigger on my electronics fix

[@GaryR55]

ace 1 I wonder if she's buying these out of her own pocket, though.

[@mobiletechreview]

@@GaryR55 Most laptops are review loaners. We'd go beyond broke if we had to buy them all!

[@doliver17]

Thank you Lisa for the honest and complete reviews you do for us. We appreciate you and all your effort. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@candacemaccomb1948]

wow, what a great review. I especially appreciate the alternate options in the same price point you mention in comparison. great tee-shirt! thank you for all your work!

[@Wistbacka]

I haven't watched the review yet, but I have been waiting 3 months for this review!

[@Kikker861]

As usual, the information is direct and without unnecessary frills. Love your reviews.

[@warakanda7356]

Really really awesome.. very clear, precise and short presentation. Hp is going forward coming out with superior machines better than its contenders, but price wise, its still above expectations.. thanks sis.😬💪

[@StephanieHa89]

Owned the HP ZBook 14 G2 for three years. STill going strong and will upgrade memory/2nd SSD in the future. Solid, premium laptop

[@jean-yveslebaut8515]

Damn! What a great video presentation, techy and fun. 💚 I hit the notification button for the first time in my life.

[@FlyDuo]

Thanks very much for your comprehensive reviews!

[@VASound7]

Great review, Thanks Lisa!

[@undabellyvidz]

By far my favorite reviewer. My go-to for info before I impulse buy.

[@goldraketub]

first class review - always complete and detailed !! nice.

[@OneWickedEvo]

Easy to follow along. To the point. Thanks Lisa!

[@richtaylor6039]

Another great review Lisa. Merry Christmas!

[@EzmallbyAthlons]

May I ask you, what's brand of wireless microphone do you use? Thank you.

[@GT_808]

Can you consider reviewing the HP Elite X2 G4? Especially would love to hear your review of the leather folio keyboard option and the 1000-nit sureview privacy screen.

[@911eVoX]

Can anyone confirm that this does not have the same problem with white backgrounds showing horizontal lines on the Spectre 360?

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

That color is s pretty! Love it! This is a really cool-looking machine! Awesome review! Love your shirt, too! My fam would say that's me, too! lol.

[@Dkinstv]

I always love watching your videos, been watching your reviews for a while now and everything you upload is incredible, keep up the amazing work :)

[@mike7864]

Great review! Thanks!

[@johnpaulmendocha6046]

Great job with your review. Looks like a good laptop. Worth a look and color is nice.

[@iamthelaw69]

Just bought one of these as a study case for my office. Might consider mass deploying them next year. Only bummer is the current rollout are a bunch of T4x0s thinkpads, which are 14 inchers. Users might not like moving down to a 13, but it does greatly increase portability...

[@projectype0617]

So would this be good for Photoshop? I'm about to take a Photoshop class for college and this laptop cross my interest.

[@alfistasubbie]

Is this dual channel memory interface design or single channel? Always a confusion with these onboard memory laptops

[@abhiroop007devil]

where do I get the t shirt?

[@alanjenkinson7812]

Hi Lisa, is there anything W10 business with a larger screen, while still being light, that you could recommend? Thanks 👍

[@shanefrancisjavier7657]

Pls do a comparison between any great windows ultra book and the MacBook pro 16"

[@varunnegi87]

I hate when they tell a story for first and last 5 minutes and then start the review and I love when people really do the job and stick to the point and I really loved the way she put it all together. KZbin reviewers get a cue, she is the best!!

[@gyozakeynsianism]

Great review! It isn't delicious-looking like other HP ultrabooks, but it's just as beautiful.

[@timarbatis640]

Anyone know when the new 15 inch spectre is coming out?

[@AbidKhan-lr5wb]

As always, excellent review! Regards.

[@abrahamnextel]

Ok when is she gonna wear a shirt i dont want to buy for myself

[@GaryR55]

abrahamnextel Maybe she's running a T-shirt business on the side.

[@CookieMonster3.14]

She also should do her t-shirt reviews 😁😍

[@pedroelossais8575]

Hi Lisa! How do batteries on the x360 13 FHD and Yoga C940 14 FHD compare? Also, what do you think about the OLED Spectre 13 battery life? In your review you mention around 7.5 hrs; is this with brightness on 50%?

[@Tooddoo]

Hp seems to have been influenced by the LG Gram for this model no? What are the main differences between a LG gram and a Dragonfly ?

[@kw4h]

VPro isn't available on 10th gen at this time thus the 8th gen CPU.

[@mobiletechreview]

Thanks Kevin!

[@fancypaul3372]

I Love my Envy x360. Hp, are becoming competitive. 👍🏼

[@bigmike9947]

Just some feedback/buying advice to tack on to OPs comment. My 13z gets wayy too hot, if you're going to buy one don't get the Ryzen 7 model or anything above the equivalent of an i5, and driver support out of the box for Ryzen, specifically for touchscreen has been hit or miss at best, a lot of things fail and the build quality is okay at best, it is a great performer otherwise, and would recommend for the power in such a portable package, but you may be better off just buying an XPS 13 7390 or other convertible if you can afford it.

[@trickyabb]

@@bigmike9947 I have the exact same laptop, hp envy with ryzen 7, 16 gig ram 512 ssd. beside the heating issue I also found when I use the laptop in tablet mode for writing notes. it is poorly designed in the hinges. it is so sharp that it cut me twice. so I always have to use it from the camera side. when im writing my notes after some time it just goes to sleep. I think it doesn't count my note taking as an activity and goes to sleep. which is weird. still I love the laptop :)

[@bigmike9947]

@@trickyabb Yeah, I did not have a good time using it in tablet mode when the touchscreen did work, and as a side note, the back panel on the screen dented when I picked it up off of my desk and flipped it into tablet mode, so now I have a serious divot on the back of my screen. Which is an issue with build quality in general and not this specific configuration. I do like this laptop but it has a laundry list of defects and issues that can't be ignored, even if I wanted to ignore them.

[@j.johnson6548]

@@bigmike9947 Yes, I do agree this laptop has it's issues, but there other 2 and 1 laptops on the market with greater issues. I have the Ryzen 7 version. My biggest concern is the device's fan screams in tablet mode. The aluminum chassis and heat combination causes to rubber feet to melt right off. I believe the Lenovo 700 series are better for tablet mode users because writing notes feel normal, no heat issue, and fan noise is quiet. However, these laptops aren't as reliable as the HP Envy 360 series. I have returned 2 Lenovo 700 series within a 2 week period for screen flickering issues (Thank goodness it was still under Best Buy return policy). I've accidently dropped this Envy about 3x's from various heights between 2-3 feet and it still keeps working no issues. I've even played AAA games, analyzed billions of rows of business data, and use it to display to multiple monitors without experiencing any hiccups. I don't think there are any laptops at that price point that can offer that kind of performance and durability simultaneously. Yes, its going to have its issues but this device can take abuse and still work years later. Priceless

[@sdushdiu]

Upgrade pricing should be near actual cost +~10%.... It should Not be used as a profit center..

[@aboyisebuke]

Would this still be good enough for artists and music production in 2022?

[@daplayerhata]

So this feels like a business version of the Asus Zenbook Flip S UX-370UA which I own. What amazes me about the HP are the extra ports and the lightest configuration being 2.1 pounds instead of the already svelte 2.4 pound Asus. That said, I scored my Asus for $750 a month ago, so I’m just excited that convertibles are getting closer to breaking the 2 pound barrier. I know which company and tech reviewer to follow for that day next year when I inevitably replace this Asus. Keep up the good work Lisa!

[@noniway8013]

Good job as always. Love your 👕.

[@liualex9329]

Lisa, do you ever sell the electronics that you don't need? If you do, where do you post them?

[@natriumnatrium711]

Does anyone know a good touch computer for small fingers

[@RealMevelleRealMevelle]

Love that statement shirt she's wearing

[@hugoedelarosa]

Lisa, which brand is better when it comes to replacing lithium ion batteries? I have an Asus G75 from 2013 and they stopped selling batteries for this machine a few years after I purchased it. I use it for CAD work and it is still pretty powerful. I know Asus isn’t the best in the hardware support department, but are all laptop manufacturers similar?

[@BriefNerdOriginal]

I'd have preferred a T-shaped arrows layout... But at least it doesn't have the infamous HP keyboard right column (eg present on the X360)

[@stoneseekerlukey]

Lisa, is there any chance you will be getting your hands on the Acer ConceptD 9 pro for a review? I would love to see a decent review on how well EMR is implemented into that beast and if its worth the ridiculous price tag. Very few EMR devices out there anymore, and that one ticks all the boxes for many of us who need a cintiq and workstation in one!

[@enzbirosel3608]

hello could you please review the HP ENVY 13 X360 ryzen 7 Pleasee

[@Dave-oi2gg]

Which one better Dell XPS 13 2 in 1 or HP Elite Dragonfly?

[@ricklohr909]

I love Lisa! She rocks!

[@hudortunnel9784]

i could not believe id be entertained and well informed on a laptop by a great old woman..continue doing your thing MTR!

[@NileshR12]

I want the Spectre to get this lighter magnesium chassis with this dragonfly blue. It looks even better than Poseidon Blue. I'm a college student so my configuration for an Elite Dragonfly is double than what I had paid for my 2016 Spectre x360. So I really hope that HP brings those two things along with the HDMI port if possible

[@lightfighter540]

Thanks Lisa ! Shirt is awesome - as per the usual. :D

[@BossChronicles]

Whats a good labtop for.travel and editing youtube videos

[@user-bc4ts9st4i]

You have the best review videos hope you are doing okay

[@yousefessam335]

Hp new looking series pavilion, envy and spectre are really very nice looking.

[@scottb9700]

This would be an interesting smack down with the new Samsung Galaxy Book Flex, should you get one to try out.

[@cqtest799]

Why is no one looking closer on the privacy filter ont this machine. Had it on try and it's so bad compare to the HP Elite X360 earlier model

[@JulienBertozzi]

Great review :)

[@DrWillis1990]

How come they use 8th gen in it?

[@missmartinyable]

What was the name of the pen she used at 6:00?

[@Trave13r]

where do u shop?? seriously. I wish I was your friend so I would ask u to buy 2 of everything.

[@FallenAngel2406]

where do you keep the pen? 🤔

[@hanochkurian5933]

I like your t-shirt ☺️

[@williamhart4896]

Good video lisa and great shirt as always

[@jvcex]

thanx lisa

[@hexwrench4433]

I think I'll stick with my Yoga 730, I've been loving the 1050 GPU on board. I just have to make sure to do more dumbbell curls.

[@AvinaashKuppusamy]

Isnt the AX200 WiFi 6 certified/capable? given on a specific setting (160MHz or something)

[@AvinaashKuppusamy]

I also read somewhere that you could install the AX200 on laptops using even 4th Gen CPU's but not AMD's for some reason Would love to know if you could confirm or correct me on WiFi 6 being usable on the Firefly atleast

[@mepm]

This vs an Eliteook 1030 G4?

[@anona1443]

Is it magnesium or a magnisium alloy.. if it is magnesium it's a fire risk

[@user-mg4fl9ko2q]

This dragonfly is my laptop. and i love it because usually very light laptop like this has low durability. but this dragonfly has very solid chassis. I agree it is expensive. but when except the price, It is very nice laptop

[@DoktreSam]

Can you check the privacy screen version the refresh rate in the intel graphic control panel app? I believe this screen version has 120 Hz. If so, it's the best option for a touch windows screen on a laptop. Because 120 Hz display gives iPad Pro level fluidity for pen writing experience.

[@mobiletechreview]

HP didn't get us the privacy screen model. It's likely the same panel available on the Spectre x360 13", so if you can find that one on display in stores, you can check.

[@tomgudmundson9561]

Lisa you do a great Job you missed sound / speakers on this one?

[@mobiletechreview]

Quad stereo speakers, very similar to the Spectre x360 sound. Pretty decent, above average but not a lot of bass.

[@DJAYPAZ]

Great review ! I love your tee shirt !!!!! Awesome.

[@calvintanner7897]

So, the HP Dragonfly and the HP Spectre X360 4K comes with rechargeable s pens.

[@malekinception]

HP has been very reliable for me. I’ve owned the spectre for 3 years and it’s still running so well.

[@josephmclord]

same, so good i bought it again

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Merry Christmas MobileTechReview

[@MrRoeRiofrio]

Can u edit video here

[@edfdsfsddsgfdsgsd5525]

This is actually best laptop still in the world.

[@sallyrose4044]

its looks pretty neat laptop

[@lawdearyayim2856]

How can I get it

[@gdkgdk7730]

Very helpfull video. Liked it so much. The first time i write a comment to a video :) well deserved

[@sivaravendra5594]

you are right on the subject and no pause or time waste. Great video!

[@nyle4405]

You such have very comprehensive regiews! Can you please make a comparison of Matebook X pro i5 with dedicated graphics (they exist) vs Matebook X pro i7 assuming they both have 8gb ram and has mx250? Thanks!

[@nyle4405]

I'm looking at the value I can get as I'm going to use it mainly for AutoCad 2D, Gaming, and 1080p video edit... Thanks again?

[@oznerol256]

Intel AX200 is WiFi 6 capable. And HP's website states WiFi 6 compatibility.

[@markfriedman5093]

Thanks so much for not saying smash that bell - that's because you have class.

[@DoktreSam]

I wish they would make the elite 1050 into dragonfly 15 inch version and gtx 1650 with a U processor for maximum battery life. Sigh.

[@Roman-nu1om]

4K 16:9 is dpi overkill and awkward aspect ratio. I want 16:10 3200x2000px Display so I can run 200% windows scaling. How many more years?

[@BriefNerdOriginal]

What's the weight difference for the two battery configurations?

[@mobiletechreview]

Watch the video: 2:19

[@BriefNerdOriginal]

@@mobiletechreview oops 🤭 thank you! Sometimes I hear at the reviews with the phone in my pocket... I missed it. Thanks

[@joky245]

i love your t-shirt! i love every t-shirt you wore. :D

[@nicholasv8054]

From a value proposition standpoint why would someone choose this over the latest Acer Swift 5 with Iris Pro graphics?

[@iamthelaw69]

Support, durability, software stability, hardware quality, warranty, etc. There's a very good reason why no business would entrust their entire network on Acers.

[@nicholasv8054]

@@iamthelaw69 That's rather presumptuous on your part. Software stability? Really? There is a reason my comment is prefaced with the value proposition blurb, that's a consumer specific trait. I would encourage you to check out the brand new Acer Swift 5 before you knock it's durability and hardware quality. Both are made with magnesium infused shells.

[@ravipeiris4388]

Honestly, within the last few years, HP have stepped up their game in terms of quality from their budget lineup all the way up to their high end models like the Omen series. Still, I would like to see the option for 32 gigabytes of system memory.

[@georgeross7145]

I'll take one of those T-shirts. I'm 82

[@GaryR55]

George Ross I don't look my age (67), so I can act any way I want to.

[@Krogdalo]

Just act like you're 28 and you're good to go.

[@stanislavtihohod]

@@Krogdalo My liver won't stand for it.

[@Asakevios]

Great review as always keep up the good work. Will u review the new Zenbook flip 15 with Intel 10 gen CPU?

[@post-leftluddite]

I just bought an HP EX950 2TB m.2 nvme SSD for $250 so it's pretty offensive that the same company would charge $600 to go from 256GB to 1TB

[@austinverlinden2236]

Business line up be a bit more expensive due to other technologies besides storage size

[@asokalim353]

*Laughs in apple*

[@PsychoStreak]

Awesome shirt!

[@chewbster]

how many nits? Does the screen wobble when typing? Can you open it with one hand?

[@7nolikov]

Return Insert please!

[@jamespalsson746]

Is 360 degrees 2in1s really that popular? It feels so weird to use, can't see myself ever owning one. Each to his own I guess.

[@NileshR12]

James Pålsson I have a 2016 Spectre x360 2-in-1 & I love. It is like& use thatb as well

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

A lot of artists, myself included, think they're awesome!