HP Elite Dragonfly-8MK79EA

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HP Elite Dragonfly review: Perfect for work and pleasure
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
You don't need to have a boring black brick business laptop, you can have a svelte and attractive one that's also fast and capable. The HP Elite Dragonfly is the near-perfect marriage of those two worlds.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2020

80% HP Elite Dragonfly review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
HP has achieved an impressive amount with the Elite Dragonfly combining stylish and versatile design with some impressive specs and useful business features. While there's a lot going for it, it comes at a high price for an 8th-gen Intel processor and faces some tough rivals that are cheaper. Also watch out for the 2020 Dragonfly with 5G and Qualcomm chips.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% HP Elite Dragonfly Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The HP Elite Dragonfly is a business laptop that also offers plenty of upsides for more casual use. It's a gorgeous machine that can tackle any and all productivity tasks you throw at it. However, at a high price, and with the Elite Dragonfly G2 fast approaching, it isn't so straightforward to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

89% HP Elitebook Dragonfly
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 80% features: 79% display: 85% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 96%

95% Der beste Laptop für mobile Arbeiter?
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 93% features: 96% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 90%

80% HP Elitebook Dragonfly Review en Español (análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 70% workmanship: 90%

89% HP Elite DragonFly, análisis: impecable diseño y autonomía en menos de un kilo de peso
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 83% display: 88% mobility: 88% workmanship: 98% ergonomy: 93%

80% HP Elite Dragonfly
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80%

82% Test du HP Elite Dragonfly : le plus endurant des PC portables hybrides, c'est lui
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% mobility: 100%

HP Elite Dragonfly - ультралегкий быстрый ноутбук-трансформер с топовыми настройками безопасности
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; premium design; solid workmanship; impressive battery life; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/13/2020

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Being stated as the corporate laptop that is too good for a boss, HP Elite Dragonfly has definitely won some hearts in its own way. This laptop was definitely targeted at the corporate professionals with its fingerprint-resistant finish with a shoulder-friendly weight. This laptop comes in with a weight of 2.2 pounds, incorporating a 38-watt-hour battery. While this battery capacity is good enough for boardroom activities and general tasks, there is also an option of purchasing a 55-watt-hour battery for additional cost. Well, the bigger battery is not at all a bad option to consider as it only increases the overall weight of the laptop by 3 ounces making it 2.5 pounds which is still bearable. The Elite Dragonfly has also passed nine MIL-STD drop tests in drop, shock and vibration for those who have a tendency of dropping the laptop while using.

The fascinating headline claim for this model has to be its name as the ‘world’s lightest compact business convertible’ with its 13.3 inches screen display and a 360-degrees rotating laptop. The display is incorporated with IPS touch-screen with full HD. It comes in with 1920 x 1080 resolution along with a maximum brightness of 400 nits and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top of it. There are also two other touch-screen options available for users which includes the panel with the same FHD resolution but with 1000 nit brightness with the Sure View privacy feature and the 4K resolution display panel option with 500 nit brightness. All three display options come in with minimal-bezel design and a screen-to-body ratio of 86 percent. While there are a lot of blue laptops with minimal-bezel out there, Elite Dragonfly is definitely something to look out for its pearlescent matte-blue shade that is both smart and reasonably fingerprint-resistant with its oleophobic coating.

The keyboard really stands out as HP has CNC-engineered each key housing on its spill-resistant, backlit Premium Collaboration Keyboard which has resulted in a good and firm action which is not too loud for the users. On the other hand, the glass multi-touch touchpad beneath the keyboard also works smoothly, increasing the overall user comfort and convenience while using the device. Just like most corporate premium laptops, HP Elite Dragonfly has opted to incorporate the top-end, 8th-gen Intel Core i7-8665U. In terms of its performance, it gives 200MHz higher clocks in Turbo Boost and 100MHz higher base clocks on paper. But the most important thing to note here has to be its ability to support Intel’s vPro feature which enables easier management of the laptop in a fleet environment, where 200 or 2000 will have to be counted for. The processor also supports Intel’s TSX-NI and Stable Platform features. Overall, Elite Dragonfly definitely promises a good performance, amazing battery life along with a truly classy design for the users out there.

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

i5-8265U: Whiskey Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Kaby Lake but produced in a further improved 14nm++ process). The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.9 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

85.03%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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