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HP Elite Dragonfly-8UY50UT

Specifications

HP Elite Dragonfly-8UY50UT
HP Elite Dragonfly-8UY50UT (Elite Dragonfly Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8665U 4 x 1.9 - 4.8 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR3-2133 Dual-Channel
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 166 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel Cannon Lake-U PCH-LP Premium
Storage
512GB SSD
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: Gyroscope, Accelerometer
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.1 x 304.3 x 197.5 ( = 0.63 x 11.98 x 7.78 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p IR
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
1.139 kg ( = 40.18 oz / 2.51 pounds), Power Supply: 310 g ( = 10.93 oz / 0.68 pounds)
Price
2000 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 88.5% - very good
Average of 8 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 70%, features: - %, display: - % mobility: - %, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the HP Elite Dragonfly-8UY50UT

90% HP Elite Dragonfly review
Source: Tom's Guide English
The HP Dragonfly's crisp, beautiful display; lightweight design; and robust security features combine to give you a laptop that's as nice to look at as it is to use. If only it didn't cost so much that I winced when I saw our testing unit's price. You could save $300 by opting for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, but you'd be dropping over 2 hours in battery life in exchange. That said, the HP Elite Dragonfly truly earns the Elite branding, as this laptop's elegance and endurance add up to utter excellence.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% HP Elite Dragonfly Review: Premium Performance in a Premium Package
Source: Htxt Africa English Archive.org version
If you’re in the market for a premium notebook that isn’t a MacBook, you’d be hard pressed to find a better machine than the HP Elite Dragonfly. It’s up there with the best Windows 10 notebooks we’ve ever tested.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
100% HP Elite Dragonfly review: a beautiful, compact laptop not just for business users
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The only other factor that might put some people off is the price: check the widgets on this page for the latest deals, but the HP Elite Dragonfly starts at around £1,600 in the UK for the base spec. That's going to put it beyond the reach of a certain section of the market, but if this is a laptop within your budget, we'd suggest giving it some serious consideration when it's time to upgrade.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
85% HP Elite Dragonfly (2020) Review: Recycled In The Right Ways
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
But this Dragonfly is a luxury product. It’s the Galaxy S20 Ultra or the iPhone 11 Pro Max of business laptops; it’s awesome, but most people don’t need it. If you can go without the fancy features, a cheaper configuration will work just fine. And if you don’t need vPro and are willing to go for a ThinkPad instead, you can get a modern processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
95% HP Elite Dragonfly G2 review: It's still an incredible convertible
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
This is an amazing business laptop. It's super-light, it's pretty to look at, it has an incredible keyboard, and it has an excellent privacy display. It also has features like Sure Start, which checks the BIOS against a master copy and replaces it if it's corrupted. Another great feature is WorkWell, which can suggest that you take breaks or do stretches throughout the day.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 95%
With Incredible Battery Life, The HP Elite Dragonfly Is The Best Business Laptop Around
Source: Reviewed.com English Archive.org version
If that bugs you, I'd recommend HP's flagship consumer laptop, the HP Spectre x360. It's very similar, but ships with a 10th-gen i7 for around $1,200. If price matters less than enterprise-level security, then the HP Elite Dragonfly G2 is simply the best business-class laptop we’ve ever tested, no caveats—or dongles—required.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2020
HP Elite Dragonfly with Sure View Reflect unboxing and first impressions
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
Unboxing HP's super-light Elite Dragonfly convertible, now with Sure View Reflect and Tile integration.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2020
HP Elite Dragonfly Review: A Super Stylish 2-In-1 Laptop
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Overall, we like the new HP Elite Dragonfly, with a few caveats. The most important issue is that it's best to wait on a purchase if you're considering this machine. While we like so many aspects of the Elite Dragonfly, it's only going to get better when the revised systems hit in February. With Intel 10th Gen-powered Elite Dragonfly systems right around the corner, we feel that the next generation of this machine will go from generating buzz to soaring to new heights.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2020
HP Elite Dragonfly review: The corporate laptop that's too good for your boss
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
We’ll admit, we’re impressed by the HP Elite Dragonfly. It transcends our expectations for corporate laptops. Instead of boring, black, and basic, the Elite Dragonfly is beautiful, impressively light, and surprisingly well-equipped. For consumers looking for a little more rated durability and versatility in a laptop, the Dragonfly is worth a hard look—if you can stomach the price. As a corporate laptop with manageability features such as vPro and the “faster” Core i7-8665U CPU, it’ll set you back $2,000 to $2,200. And that’s without the optional $76 HP Active Tilt Pen. You could skip the pricier corporate features and still get a lot of laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/23/2020
80% HP Elite Dragonfly review: The corporate laptop that's too good for your boss
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The HP Elite Dragonfly is a corporate laptop offering a solid configuration with some premium options; good performance, amazing battery life; and a truly classy design. It's made for your boss, but whether it's deserved is another matter entirely.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% HP Elite Dragonfly review
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
The HP Dragonfly's crisp, beautiful display; lightweight design; and robust security features combine to give you a laptop that's as nice to look at as it is to use. If only it didn't cost so much that I winced when I saw our testing unit's price. You could save $300 by opting for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, but you'd be dropping over 2 hours in battery life in exchange. That said, the HP Elite Dragonfly truly earns the Elite branding, as this laptop's elegance and endurance add up to utter excellence.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

78% REVIEW: HP Elite DragonFly, um eficiente (e custoso) notebook 2-em-1
Source: Showmetech.com.br Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 60% performance: 70% workmanship: 90%
A HP bemutatja Elite Dragonfly laptopjait
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; powerful hardware; high performance; impressive battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2020

Comment

Series:

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.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


i7-8665U: 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 1.9 and 4.8 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.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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.


88.5%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2020-03- 9 (Update: 2020-03- 9)