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A Chromebook for MacBook Pro 14 users: HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review

Insanely bright 1200-nit touchscreen.

Chromebooks are a dime a dozen these days, but higher-end models are still relatively uncommon. The US$999 Dragonfly Pro Chromebook stands out from the crowd with its 4x Thunderbolt ports and one of the brightest displays on any consumer laptop.
Chromebook Laptop Touchscreen Intel Evo

Seven years ago, HP launched the Chromebook 13 G1 retailing for almost $1000 USD or twice as much as most other Chromebooks. It promised a more elegant and professional user experience for enterprises or businesses. For 2023, HP has introduced yet another high-end Chromebook this time for WFH professionals called the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook.

The Dragonfly Pro Chromebook complements the Dragonfly Pro Windows version which also launches this month. Both may appear identical at first glance, but they are different inside and out as our review below will detail.

Our review configuration ships with the 12th gen Intel Core i5-1235U CPU, 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB NVMe SSD, and 14-inch 2560 x 1600 touchscreen for $999 USD. The two SKUs available at launch ship with the same internal hardware and differ only in color. HP plans to offer additional SKUs with 5G and eSIM later this year.

Alternatives to the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook include other upper-range Chromebooks like the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5, Acer Chromebook Spin 713, or the Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook.

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HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook (Dragonfly Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-1235U 10 x 0.9 - 4.4 GHz, Alder Lake-U
Graphics adapter
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Memory
16 GB 
, LPDDR5
Display
14.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 216 PPI, 10-point capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
256 GB NVMe, 256 GB 
Connections
4 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 4 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 4 DisplayPort, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.8 x 315 x 221 ( = 0.7 x 12.4 x 8.7 in)
Battery
51 Wh, 6680 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Google Chrome OS
Camera
Primary Camera: 8 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.536 kg ( = 54.18 oz / 3.39 pounds), Power Supply: 282 g ( = 9.95 oz / 0.62 pounds)
Price
999 USD
Links
HP homepage
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Potential Competitors in Comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Price
89.4 %
v7 (old)
03 / 2023
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs		1.5 kg17.8 mm14.00"2560x1600
84.8 %
v7 (old)
02 / 2023
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs		2.1 kg20 mm15.80"1920x1200
83.4 %
v7 (old)
12 / 2022
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs		1.8 kg19.95 mm16.00"2560x1600
83.7 %
v7 (old)
06 / 2022
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
i3-1115G4, UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs		1.4 kg19.3 mm14.00"1920x1080
79.4 %
v7 (old)
01 / 2022
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
SD 7c, Adreno 618		715 g7.2 mm13.30"1920x1080
79.5 %
v7 (old)
10 / 2021
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
SD 7c, Adreno 618		583 g7.7 mm11.00"2160x1440

Case — EliteBook-Chromebook Hybrid

While the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook and Dragonfly Pro Windows share similar chassis materials and design languages, their similarities are mostly skin deep. Everything else from the keyboard, display, ports, processor, motherboard, battery capacity, and even chassis thickness are all different between the two models. Fortunately, the Chromebook model still retains the high-end feel and rigidity of its Windows alternative. It may be 2x more expensive than a typical Chromebook like the HP Chromebook 14, but the difference in quality is immediately noticeable.

The HP model is most similar to the Apple MacBook Pro 14 or Asus Zenbook 14 in terms of weight and dimensions. It's denser than it looks for a high quality impression without feeling heavy.

Sparkling Black and Ceramic White color options are available
Sparkling Black and Ceramic White color options are available
Slightly roughened surfaces hide fingerprints well
Slightly roughened surfaces hide fingerprints well
The fingerprint reader and Power button are separated unlike on most other laptops.
The fingerprint reader and Power button are separated unlike on most other laptops.
Hinge rigidity is satisfactory with minimal teetering and no noticeable creaking
Hinge rigidity is satisfactory with minimal teetering and no noticeable creaking
Maximum lid angle of only 140 degrees
Maximum lid angle of only 140 degrees
Chassis consists of similar recycled materials as on the Dragonfly Pro Windows
Chassis consists of similar recycled materials as on the Dragonfly Pro Windows

Size Comparison

❌
358 mm / 14.1 in 260 mm / 10.2 in 20 mm / 0.787 in 2.1 kg4.72 lbs356.5 mm / 14 in 253 mm / 9.96 in 19.95 mm / 0.785 in 1.8 kg4.02 lbs323 mm / 12.7 in 219.8 mm / 8.65 in 19.3 mm / 0.76 in 1.4 kg3.09 lbs314.7 mm / 12.4 in 223 mm / 8.78 in 18.3 mm / 0.72 in 1.5 kg3.41 lbs315 mm / 12.4 in 221 mm / 8.7 in 17.8 mm / 0.701 in 1.5 kg3.39 lbs305.9 mm / 12 in 186.8 mm / 7.35 in 7.2 mm / 0.2835 in 715 g1.576 lbs297 mm / 11.7 in 210 mm / 8.27 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity — Four Thunderbolt 4 Ports, Because Why Not

HP is the first and so far only major maker to launch a Chromebook with four integrated USB-C ports each supporting Thunderbolt devices. It's arguable that a combination of USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI would have been more practical, but HP is banking on forward-thinking owners and USB-C adapters to do the heavy lifting.

When compared to the Dragonfly Pro Windows model, the Chromebook model comes with more USB-C ports (4 vs. 3).

There is no integrated SD reader unlike on most other Chromebooks. HP says that was a conscious decision because of the form factor they were targeting.

Front: No ports
Front: No ports
Right: 2x USB-A 4.0 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort + Power Delivery
Right: 2x USB-A 4.0 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort + Power Delivery
Rear: No ports
Rear: No ports
Left: 2x USB-A 4.0 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort + Power Delivery
Left: 2x USB-A 4.0 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort + Power Delivery

Webcam — 8 MP

HP notes that this is one of the first Chromebooks with an integrated 8 MP webcam. HP laptops in general have been shipping with higher quality webcams than the competition and the trend continues here. Video quality still appears to be limited to 1080p, however.

There is unfortunately no webcam shutter feature unlike on the Dragonfly Pro Windows.

ColorChecker
2.3 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
2.2 ∆E
4.9 ∆E
4 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
5.5 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
4.8 ∆E
3.3 ∆E
2.8 ∆E
6 ∆E
5.2 ∆E
5 ∆E
3.6 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
4 ∆E
7.5 ∆E
14.6 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
4.2 ∆E
2.9 ∆E
4.2 ∆E
ColorChecker HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook: 4.97 ∆E min: 2.23 - max: 14.59 ∆E

Maintenance

The bottom panel comes off easily with just a T5 Torx wrench much like on the Dragonfly Pro Windows. However, components remain highly integrated for no end-user upgradeability.

Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Dragonfly Pro Windows for comparison
Dragonfly Pro Windows for comparison

Accessories and Warranty

The retail box includes no extras other than the USB-C AC adapter. The standard one-year limited warranty applies if purchased in the US.

Input Devices — RGB Chromebook

Keyboard

Keyboard layout is different from that of the Dragonfly Pro Windows model as the Chromebook model drops the column of auxiliary keys in favor of larger speaker grilles along the sides of the deck. We find this preferable, however, as the auxiliary keys on the Windows model are easy to hit by accident. The typing experience is otherwise similar.

Another difference between the keyboards is the backlighting. Whereas the Windows version has white backlighting only, the Chromebook version comes standard with RGB lighting. The Dragonfly Pro Chromebook and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook are two of the very few models to have such a feature at the moment.

Touchpad

The haptic clickpad is identical in size and feel to the one on the Dragonfly Pro Windows model. This means that feedback is significantly lighter, shallower, and quieter than the clickpads on most other laptops or Chromebooks. Some users may appreciate the stiffer and more MacBook-like quality to the clickpad, but we find drag and drop actions more difficult to perform due to the weaker feedback.

Standard Chromebook keyboard layout
Standard Chromebook keyboard layout
Clickpad is very smooth with almost no sticking even if gliding at slow speeds
Clickpad is very smooth with almost no sticking even if gliding at slow speeds

Display — The Brightest Of Them All

The ultra-bright touchscreen is one of the main highlights of the model. In fact, HP claims it has exclusive rights to use this particular panel for this Chromebook model only, at least for the time being. Even the Dragonfly Pro Windows version utilizes a different and much dimmer panel.

The panel targets a brightness of 1200 nits to be over three times brighter than any other consumer Chromebook or laptop regardless of size or price. If you like to use your Chromebook outdoors under bright conditions, then this HP was designed for you.

Brightness uniformity could be better at only 63 percent compared to ~80 percent on most other IPS laptops. Our independent measurements show a maximum brightness of 1666 nits on the very center of the screen while the edges are dimmer at "only" about 1050 nits. This is not a major issue in practice since the screen is already very bright even after accounting for the modest brightness uniformity.

A notable drawback to the touchscreen is its slow black-white and gray-gray response times. The screen is therefore not ideal for streaming fast-paced 3D games because of the noticeable ghosting.

Edge-to-edge glass adds rigidity to the lid
Edge-to-edge glass adds rigidity to the lid
Narrow side bezels with thicker top and bottom bezels
Narrow side bezels with thicker top and bottom bezels
Glossy subpixel array with minimal graininess
Glossy subpixel array with minimal graininess
Slight-moderate uneven backlight bleeding
Slight-moderate uneven backlight bleeding
1365.7
cd/m²		1432.8
cd/m²		1359.8
cd/m²
1501.9
cd/m²		1665.7
cd/m²		1439.5
cd/m²
1043.3
cd/m²		1340.5
cd/m²		1107.8
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 1665.7 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 1361.9 cd/m² Minimum: 51.9 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 63 %
Center on Battery: 1665.7 cd/m²
Contrast: 2974:1 (Black: 0.56 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.98 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 2.4 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
Gamma: 2.1
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
IPS, 2560x1600, 14"		Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
IPS, 1920x1200, 15.8"		Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
IPS, 2560x1600, 16"		Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
IPS, 1920x1080, 14"		Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
OLED, 1920x1080, 13.3"		HP Dragonfly Pro 2023
AU Optronics AUOA49A, IPS, 1920x1200, 14"
Display
Display P3 Coverage
76.6
sRGB Coverage
100
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
77.4
Response Times
30%
55%
18%
93%
-32%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
49.6 ?(23.2, 26.4)
30 ?(13, 17)
40%
19.2 ?(10, 9.2)
61%
38 ?(20, 18)
23%
2.3 ?(1.1, 1.2)
95%
65.6 ?(31.1, 34.5)
-32%
Response Time Black / White *
27.5 ?(13.6, 13.9)
22 ?(12, 10)
20%
14 ?(8.4, 5.6)
49%
24 ?(13, 11)
13%
2.6 ?(1.2, 1.4)
91%
36 ?(17.6, 18.4)
-31%
PWM Frequency
25000 ?(80)
60.2 ?(100)
Screen
-88%
-11%
-129%
-15%
-21%
Brightness middle
1665.7
287
-83%
364.2
-78%
242
-85%
358
-79%
425.9
-74%
Brightness
1362
264
-81%
349
-74%
225
-83%
366
-73%
405
-70%
Brightness Distribution
63
80
27%
89
41%
82
30%
97
54%
87
38%
Black Level *
0.56
0.05
91%
0.32
43%
0.18
68%
0.26
54%
Contrast
2974
5740
93%
1138
-62%
1344
-55%
1638
-45%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
1.98
6.33
-220%
1.28
35%
6.61
-234%
1.93
3%
2.81
-42%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
3.69
17.48
-374%
3.49
5%
22.53
-511%
4.78
-30%
4.91
-33%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.4
6.2
-158%
2.4
-0%
6.21
-159%
1.6
33%
2.2
8%
Gamma
2.1 105%
2.26 97%
2.21 100%
2.54 87%
2.22 99%
2.04 108%
CCT
6836 95%
6120 106%
6400 102%
6373 102%
6238 104%
6688 97%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
0.49
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-29% / -65%
22% / 2%
-56% / -99%
39% / 12%
-27% / -23%

* ... smaller is better

The display is well-calibrated against the sRGB standard with average grayscale and color deltaE values of only 2.4 and 1.98, respectively. Color temperature is just slightly on the cool side. Most photo or video editors should otherwise be satisfied especially when compared to cheaper Chromebook alternatives.

Grayscale
Grayscale
Saturation Sweeps
Saturation Sweeps
ColorChecker
ColorChecker

Display Response Times

ℹ
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
   ↔    Response Time Black to White
27.5 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 13.6 ms rise
↘ 13.9 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 67 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms).
   ↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
49.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 23.2 ms rise
↘ 26.4 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 84 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

ℹ
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

Running on battery does not lower the brightness ceiling of the backlight meaning users are getting the full 1200 nits or brighter display when outdoors. The Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is subsequently one of the best consumer laptops for outdoor viewing as most laptops are just half as bright at best. Web pages and images are not just viewable but also comfortable to the eyes because you no longer need to squint. Glare is still noticeable especially if the content is predominantly dark in color, but it's not overwhelming or distracting.

Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under shade
Outdoors under shade
Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under sunlight
Wide IPS viewing angles. Colors and contrast degrade only from extreme angles
Wide IPS viewing angles. Colors and contrast degrade only from extreme angles

Performance — Intel 12th Gen U Series

Chrome system information
Chrome system information
Device Info HW general
Device Info HW general
Device Info HW SoC
Device Info HW SoC
Device Info HW Storage
Device Info HW Storage

Processor

The Core i5-1235U may be common on Ultrabooks, but it is on the higher-end of the performance spectrum when it comes to Chromebooks as few offer similar 12th gen Core U-series CPUs. There is no Core i7-1255U option, however; you'll have to consider the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 for such a processor. Nonetheless, the Core i5 CPU runs Chrome OS seamlessly and with better multi-tasking potential than current generation Snapdragon solutions.

4K video playback at 60 FPS is flawless on the unit. We're not able to record a single dropped frame during our streaming tests.

CPU Performance Rating: Percent
Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
Geekbench 6.0: Multi-Core | Single-Core
Geekbench ML: 0.5 TensorFlow Lite CPU 0.5
CPU Performance Rating
Average Intel Core i5-1235U
 
100 pt
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Core i5-1235U
91.4 pt
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16 -3!
Intel Core i5-1235U
87.7 pt
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA -2!
Intel Core i7-1165G7
76.7 pt
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP -3!
Intel Core i3-1115G4
58.2 pt
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx -2!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
43.2 pt
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook -3!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
32.7 pt
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1 -3!
AMD 3015Ce
26.5 pt
Geekbench 5.5 / Multi-Core
Average Intel Core i5-1235U
  (5528 - 8571, n=10)
6774 Points +19%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Core i5-1235U
5688 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Intel Core i5-1235U
5528 Points -3%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Intel Core i7-1165G7
3872 Points -32%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2699 Points -53%
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
1725 Points -70%
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
1687 Points -70%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
AMD 3015Ce
1135 Points -80%
Geekbench 5.5 / Single-Core
Average Intel Core i5-1235U
  (1426 - 1643, n=10)
1553 Points +9%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Intel Core i5-1235U
1456 Points +2%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Core i5-1235U
1426 Points
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1302 Points -9%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
Intel Core i3-1115G4
1190 Points -17%
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
620 Points -57%
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
597 Points -58%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
AMD 3015Ce
564 Points -60%
Geekbench 6.0 / Multi-Core
Average Intel Core i5-1235U
  (5677 - 6644, n=2)
6161 Points +9%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Core i5-1235U
5677 Points
Geekbench 6.0 / Single-Core
Average Intel Core i5-1235U
  (1688 - 2106, n=2)
1897 Points +12%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Core i5-1235U
1688 Points
Geekbench ML / 0.5 TensorFlow Lite CPU 0.5
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Core i5-1235U
383 Points
Average Intel Core i5-1235U
  ()
383 Points 0%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Intel Core i7-1165G7
341 Points -11%
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
254 Points -34%
PCMark for Android: Work 3.0
CrXPRT 2: Score | Photo Effects | Face Detection | Offline Notes | Stocks Dashboard | DNA Sequence Analysis | 3D Shapes
WebXPRT 4: Overall
PCMark for Android / Work 3.0
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
12778 Points +11%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
11801 Points +3%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
11558 Points 0%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
11508 Points
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
9775 Points -15%
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 64 GB eMMC Flash
9644 Points -16%
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
8837 Points -23%
CrXPRT 2 / Score
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
181 Points +12%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
177 Points +9%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
162 Points
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
147 Points -9%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
71 Points -56%
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
53 Points -67%
CrXPRT 2 / Photo Effects
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
1201 Points +257%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
506 Points +51%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
336 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
297 Points -12%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
243 Points -28%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
206 Points -39%
CrXPRT 2 / Face Detection
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
8968 Points +205%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
4874 Points +66%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
3085 Points +5%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
2942 Points
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
1825 Points -38%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
1546 Points -47%
CrXPRT 2 / Offline Notes
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
204 Points +300%
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
201 Points +294%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
88 Points +73%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
73 Points +43%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
51 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
50 Points -2%
CrXPRT 2 / Stocks Dashboard
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
305 Points +239%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
302 Points +236%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
130 Points +44%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
115 Points +28%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
105 Points +17%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
90 Points
CrXPRT 2 / DNA Sequence Analysis
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
757 Points +267%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
566 Points +175%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
310 Points +50%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
209 Points +1%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
206 Points
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
174 Points -16%
CrXPRT 2 / 3D Shapes
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
Vega 3, 3015Ce, 64 GB eMMC Flash
7512 Points +49%
HP Chromebook x2 11-da0023dx
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 128 GB eMMC Flash
7372 Points +46%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
5358 Points +6%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
5149 Points +2%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
5047 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
2749 Points -46%
WebXPRT 4 / Overall
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe
236 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
231 Points -2%
PCMark for Android | PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V10
PCMark for Android - Storage 2.0
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
49818 Points +363%
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
39949 Points +271%
Vivo X90 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
38864 Points +261%
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
35786 Points +233%
Asus Chromebook Flip CM1
64 GB eMMC Flash
24872 Points +131%
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5500FEA
 
20627 Points +92%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N
20509 Points +91%
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
64 GB eMMC Flash
19557 Points +82%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
10759 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G
9253 Points -14%
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V10
Disk Tests
Vivo X90 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
303253 Points +12%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
271964 Points
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
241559 Points -11%
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
157332 Points -42%
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
76263 Points -72%
Storage Read
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
3676 MB/s
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
1906 MB/s -48%
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
1575 MB/s -57%
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
1175 MB/s -68%
Storage Write
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
1189 MB/s +14%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
1047 MB/s
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
562 MB/s -46%
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
255 MB/s -76%
System
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
26752 Points
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
22091 Points -17%
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
21626 Points -19%
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
21352 Points -20%
Vivo X90 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
20325 Points -24%
CPU Tests
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
12838 Points
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
10825 Points -16%
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
10375 Points -19%
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
10212 Points -20%
Vivo X90 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
9637 Points -25%
Memory Tests
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
37763 Points +6%
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
37604 Points +5%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
35727 Points
Vivo X90 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
30826 Points -14%
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
30358 Points -15%
2D Graphics Tests
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
126491 Points
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
71519 Points -43%
Vivo X90 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
57383 Points -55%
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
55607 Points -56%
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
53531 Points -58%
3D Graphics Tests
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
89262 Points +48%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
256 GB NVMe
60515 Points
Samsung Galaxy S23
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
57675 Points -5%
Vivo X90 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
41728 Points -31%
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash
41407 Points -32%

Phone Hub — In Need Of Bigger Updates

Google Phone Hub has been available for a couple of years now for pairing Android smartphones to Chromebooks. It's analogous to Microsoft Phone Link on Windows PCs. Unfortunately, the feature remains barebones with much fewer options than the Microsoft equivalent. You're still limited to viewing just the four most recent photos on your smartphone, for example, and any messages on your phone require a separate pairing process and app on the Chromebook to sync. Meanwhile, Microsoft Phone Link pairs all your messages, photos, calls, and music controls in one large easy-to-navigate window. Samsung Galaxy phones even take this one step further by allowing full screen mirroring on Windows PCs. You know Google is dropping the ball when our Pixel 7 Pro pairs better on a Windows platform than on their own in-house operating system.

Phone Hub isn't completely useless. Its fast tethering feature in particular allows the Chromebook to use your smartphone's internet connection without having to go through additional submenus. This can be especially helpful for travelers who don't plan on purchasing the upcoming 5G or WAN configurations of the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook.

Phone Hub is still limited to the small popup window on the bottom right of the screen
Phone Hub is still limited to the small popup window on the bottom right of the screen
3DMark
Wild Life Extreme
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1255U
2191 Points +9%
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1235U
2001 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1235U
1854 Points -7%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, Intel Core i3-1115G4
1647 Points -18%
Wild Life Score
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1235U
8912 Points
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1255U
8426 Points -5%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1235U
8186 Points -8%
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, Intel Core i3-1115G4
5974 Points -33%

Emissions — Almost Always Quiet

System Noise

Like most other Chromebooks, the HP model is very quiet no matter the load despite it sporting an internal fan. Typical web browsing or video streaming would induce a fan noise of just 24 dB(A) against a silent background of 23 dB(A) while heavier loads like games or stress tests would induce a noise of just 27 dB(A). In general, fan noise quieter than 30 dB(A) is difficult to hear in typical office or home environments.

We can notice no coil whine or electronic noise from our unit.

Cooling solution consists of just a single ~50 mm fan whereas the Dragonfly Pro Windows version sports two fans
Cooling solution consists of just a single ~50 mm fan whereas the Dragonfly Pro Windows version sports two fans
WLAN module and antenna can be seen here
WLAN module and antenna can be seen here
Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 4K video streaming, Green: CPU stress test)
Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 4K video streaming, Green: CPU stress test)

Noise Level

Idle
23 / 23 / 23 dB(A)
Load
24.3 / 27.3 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
  
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 22.9 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2036.23232.834.52526.92827.527.5312423.221.5234020.323.521.721.35019.219.32223.46320.422.321.528.78023.924.121.825.510019.5201722.41251616.515.419.716013.414.113.416.520013.812.713.116.325014.213.713.216.831517.316.515.120.24001413.312.917.550011.311.111.515.76309.99.79.513.98009.29.38.814.310009.49.39.215.112509.39.19.415.416009.79.69.416.6200010.29.89.716.9250010.59.910.215.9315011.410.510.816.2400012.111.211.214.1500013.211.611.612.5630015.211.811.811.9800013.811.611.611.71000013.311.711.811.9125001411.911.711.81600012.71111.211.1SPL24.22322.927.3N0.50.40.40.9median 13.2median 11.6median 11.6median 15.7Delta2.22.11.41.9hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseHP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, 256 GB NVMe		Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1255U, Intel SSD 670p SSDPEKNU512GZ		Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1235U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G		Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, i3-1115G4, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N		Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
Adreno 618, SD 7c, 64 GB eMMC Flash		HP Dragonfly Pro 2023
Radeon 680M, R7 7736U, PSEIB512GABBMC0
Noise
-12%
-6%
-15%
-10%
off / environment *
22.9
23
-0%
25.4
-11%
23
-0%
Idle Minimum *
23
26
-13%
23
-0%
25.4
-10%
23
-0%
Idle Average *
23
26
-13%
24.6
-7%
25.4
-10%
23
-0%
Idle Maximum *
23
26.7
-16%
25
-9%
25.4
-10%
23
-0%
Load Average *
24.3
28.1
-16%
27.3
-12%
32.1
-32%
27.8
-14%
Load Maximum *
27.3
28.4
-4%
29.6
-8%
32.3
-18%
40.3
-48%
Witcher 3 ultra *
40.6

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

Surface temperatures are warmer on the right half of the laptop than on the left due to the positioning of the processor inside. When under high loads like games, the warmest spots along the rear of the chassis can be up to 10 to 14 C warmer than the coolest spots along the front of the chassis.

Average temperatures are warmer than on most other Chromebooks likely because of the tighter build of the HP. For example, the corner of the keyboard can be up to 35 C compared to 31 C on the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5. Fortunately, temperatures never become uncomfortably warm. Certain Chromebooks can run even warmer like the Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook.

Rear exhaust
Rear exhaust
AC adapter remains relatively cool even when under load
AC adapter remains relatively cool even when under load
Max. Load
 33 °C
91 F		35.6 °C
96 F		35.4 °C
96 F		 
 29.6 °C
85 F		34.8 °C
95 F		35.2 °C
95 F		 
 25.4 °C
78 F		25 °C
77 F		28.2 °C
83 F		 
Maximum: 35.6 °C = 96 F
Average: 31.4 °C = 89 F
38.8 °C
102 F		38 °C
100 F		35.6 °C
96 F
35.4 °C
96 F		33.8 °C
93 F		31.2 °C
88 F
31.2 °C
88 F		30 °C
86 F		28 °C
82 F
Maximum: 38.8 °C = 102 F
Average: 33.6 °C = 92 F
Power Supply (max.)  37 °C = 99 F | Room Temperature 20 °C = 68 F | Fluke 62 Mini IR Thermometer
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 31.4 °C / 89 F, compared to the average of 30.8 °C / 87 F for the devices in the class Subnotebook.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 35.6 °C / 96 F, compared to the average of 35.9 °C / 97 F, ranging from 21.4 to 59 °C for the class Subnotebook.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 38.8 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 39.4 °C / 103 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 21.9 °C / 71 F, compared to the device average of 30.8 °C / 87 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 28.2 °C / 82.8 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.3 °C / 82.9 F (+0.1 °C / 0.1 F).
System idle (top)
System idle (top)
System idle (bottom)
System idle (bottom)
Maximum CPU stress (top)
Maximum CPU stress (top)
Maximum CPU stress (bottom)
Maximum CPU stress (bottom)
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Intel Core i5-1235U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs		Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
Intel Core i7-1255U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs		Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
Intel Core i5-1235U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs		Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
Intel Core i3-1115G4, Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs		Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, Qualcomm Adreno 618		HP Dragonfly Pro 2023
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, AMD Radeon 680M
Heat
-4%
-9%
-12%
-3%
-4%
Maximum Upper Side *
35.6
30.7
14%
35.2
1%
32.5
9%
34.6
3%
38.6
-8%
Maximum Bottom *
38.8
38.4
1%
40.8
-5%
35.9
7%
41.6
-7%
42.8
-10%
Idle Upper Side *
23
26.6
-16%
26
-13%
28.8
-25%
22.4
3%
22.2
3%
Idle Bottom *
23.6
26.7
-13%
27.6
-17%
32.5
-38%
26.2
-11%
23.6
-0%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

Pink noise at maximum volume shows a surprisingly balanced audio reproduction despite the small form factor
Pink noise at maximum volume shows a surprisingly balanced audio reproduction despite the small form factor
Quad Bang & Olufsen speakers (2x up-firing + 2x down-firing)
Quad Bang & Olufsen speakers (2x up-firing + 2x down-firing)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2035.83235.82526.32826.33123.623.223.64024.623.524.65030.319.330.36329.522.329.58035.624.135.610049.62049.612555.416.555.41606814.16820069.812.769.825072.113.772.131570.616.570.640072.213.372.250076.411.176.463075.39.775.380074.59.374.5100074.79.374.7125073.79.173.7160075.49.675.4200074.99.874.9250070.49.970.4315073.210.573.2400072.711.272.7500074.911.674.9630074.711.874.7800076.911.676.91000076.811.776.81250075.711.975.71600070.41170.4SPL86.52386.5N76.70.476.7median 74.5median 11.6median 74.5Delta2.92.12.926.325.821.422.12624.925.127.622.532.523.448.72655.818.860.922.167.2267019.372.317.674.217.774.319.575.31571.711.871.311.27410.574.21072.710.17210.67210.97511.374.811.671.71269.71269.612.371.112.669.61270.111.269.824.784.70.666.6median 12median 71.73.42.2hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseHP Dragonfly Pro ChromebookApple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 10.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 0.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (6.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 1% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 99% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 0% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 99% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(+) | good bass - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | bass is linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (4.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 18%, worst was 45%
Compared to all devices tested
» 0% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy Management — Brighter Display = Higher Consumption

Power Consumption

While the system is generally very efficient as to be expected from any Chromebook, power consumption can become quite high because of the super-bright display. The difference between the minimum and maximum brightness settings can be as high as 8 W compared to just 2 W or 4 W on most other Chromebooks including the larger Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16. This can have a profound effect on battery life as our next section will show.

Power consumption when running Asphalt 8 on the maximum brightness setting is around 19 W which is again higher than on most other Chromebooks. For a more extreme scenario, we're able to measure a maximum draw of 69 W when the CPU is at 100 percent utilization. This rate is only temporary, however, as Turbo Boost performance is not indefinite.

Minimum brightness (1/16) from 0s to 10s and maximum brightness (16/16) from >10s and onward. Maximum brightness draws an additional 6 to 8 W
Minimum brightness (1/16) from 0s to 10s and maximum brightness (16/16) from >10s and onward. Maximum brightness draws an additional 6 to 8 W
CPU stress test initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to as high as 69 W for about 15 seconds before falling and stabilizing at 38.4 W
CPU stress test initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to as high as 69 W for about 15 seconds before falling and stabilizing at 38.4 W
Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.49 / 0.8 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 2.4 / 11.7 / 11.9 Watt
Load midlight 19.1 / 24.2 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 256 GB NVMe, IPS, 2560x1600, 14"		Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Intel SSD 670p SSDPEKNU512GZ, IPS, 1920x1200, 15.8"		Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT256G, IPS, 2560x1600, 16"		Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
i3-1115G4, UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, SK Hynix BC711 HFM256GD3JX016N, IPS, 1920x1080, 14"		Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
SD 7c, Adreno 618, 64 GB eMMC Flash, OLED, 1920x1080, 13.3"		HP Dragonfly Pro 2023
R7 7736U, Radeon 680M, PSEIB512GABBMC0, IPS, 1920x1200, 14"
Power Consumption
-9%
-37%
10%
50%
-57%
Idle Minimum *
2.4
4.3
-79%
5.7
-138%
4.2
-75%
0.96
60%
3.2
-33%
Idle Average *
11.7
8
32%
9.8
16%
6.7
43%
6.7
43%
5.4
54%
Idle Maximum *
11.9
8.7
27%
9.9
17%
7.4
38%
6.8
43%
5.6
53%
Load Average *
19.1
14.7
23%
14.3
25%
9.7
49%
9
53%
42.2
-121%
Load Maximum *
24.2
35.4
-46%
49.4
-104%
25.3
-5%
11.4
53%
82
-239%
Witcher 3 ultra *
60

* ... smaller is better

Power Consumption idle mode

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HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; Witcher 3 ultra: Ø60 (56.6-62.6)
HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25: Ø68 (65.8-82)
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø3.41 (2.72-5.82)
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø5.37 (4.78-6.7)
Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP i3-1115G4, UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø5.66 (4.93-28.6)
HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø4.03 (3.65-5.8)

Power Consumption with an external Monitor

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HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; Prime95 V2810 Stress (external Monitor): Ø64.9 (62.7-79.1)
HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; Cinebench R15 Multi (external Monitor): Ø65.4 (59.9-75.3)
HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; 1280x720 FurMark 1.19 GPU Stress Test (external Monitor): Ø63.5 (60-65.7)
HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; 1920x1080 The Witcher 3 ultra (external Monitor): Ø57.5 (56-59.4)
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs; Idle 1min (external Monitor): Ø5.22 (4.79-6.2)
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Idle 1min (external Monitor): Ø4.09 (3.57-5.47)
HP Dragonfly Pro 2023 R7 7736U, Radeon 680M; Idle 1min (external Monitor): Ø3.24 (2.91-4.17)

Battery Life — Watch That Brightness Setting

We're able to record almost 10 hours of real-world browsing when set to a screen brightness of 150 nits which is comparable to models like the Acer Chromebook 514.

Of course, runtime decreases if on the maximum brightness setting. In this scenario, we're only able to record a runtime of just 290 minutes which is less than half of our 150-nit setting above. This significant reduction is certainly something to keep in mind if you plan on exploiting the super-bright display on a frequent basis.

Charging from empty to full capacity is thankfully quite speedy at under 90 minutes. The 96 W GaN USB-C charger can quick charge most smartphones, tablets, and even other compatible laptops. It is essentially the HP version of the 96 W AC adapter that currently ships with the MacBook Pro 14.

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing
9h 52min
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 51 Wh		Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 CX5601FB
i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 55.4 Wh		Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16
i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 71 Wh		Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT-36DP
i3-1115G4, UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, 50.3 Wh		Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
SD 7c, Adreno 618, 42 Wh		HP Dragonfly Pro 2023
R7 7736U, Radeon 680M, 65 Wh
Battery Runtime
7%
-32%
-10%
11%
31%
WiFi v1.3
592
632
7%
405
-32%
533
-10%
660
11%
777
31%
Reader / Idle
1053
1393
Load
158

Pros

+ accurate sRGB colors, high contrast, and extremely bright touchscreen
+ 4x USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support
+ high resolution webcam for a Chromebook
+ balanced audio quality for the size
+ high quality and compact design

Cons

- slow black-white response times; not ideal for game streaming
- some may not like the soft clickpad feedback
- no HDMI, USB-A, or SD card reader
- pricey for a Chromebook
- no WAN or 5G options

Verdict — The "Work Anywhere" Chromebook

In review: HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. Test unit provided by HP
In review: HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. Test unit provided by HP

Do you really need a luxurious Chromebook with RGB keyboard, four Thunderbolt ports, and a display that's over 3x brighter than most others? Probably not, but it's admittedly hard to look back once you have them. The RGB lighting adds a layer of personalization not available on most other Chromebooks while the Thunderbolt ports allow for better compatibility with USB-C docking stations and monitors. Additionally, the 1200-nit display becomes invaluable in sunny outdoor environments and it is indubitably a major selling point of the model.

If the above features don't tickle your fancy, then the $999 USD price tag can be harder to justify. Display colors are accurate to sRGB, but less expensive alternatives like the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 or Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook have sRGB-accurate displays as well with the added advantage of 360-degree hinges. The Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is also one of the very few Chromebook clamshells to have no USB-A ports at all which might bug some users. The similarly-priced Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook offers a much wider variety of ports in comparison. The haptic trackpad can be a mixed bag as well; MacBook users may appreciate it, but Windows users accustomed to clicky trackpads may not.

The small form factor, super-bright sRGB display, and quality construction make the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook a near-ideal travel companion for most WFH users.

Other than that, there's very little to dislike about the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. Audio quality is better than expected and the specs are already higher than most in the category. We hope to see a 2-in-1 model in the near future with higher refresh rate options to better exploit the bright touchscreen.

Price and Availability

The Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is now shipping directly from HP or Google for just under $1000 USD.

HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook - 03/19/2023 v7 (old)
Allen Ngo

Chassis
86 / 98 → 87%
Keyboard
84%
Pointing Device
86%
Connectivity
65 / 75 → 87%
Weight
69 / 20-75 → 88%
Battery
88%
Display
88%
Games Performance
67 / 78 → 86%
Application Performance
92 / 85 → 100%
Temperature
95%
Noise
99%
Audio
91 / 91 → 100%
Camera
47 / 85 → 55%
Average
81%
89%
Subnotebook - Weighted Average

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Allen Ngo, 2023-03-19 (Update: 2023-03-19)