HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-quality display

excellent connectivity options

fast processor

high price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited storage options

Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

heavy design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 990 g 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Slate blue Steel grey
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI -
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 58M
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