HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 990 g 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Slate blue Silver
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - 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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
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
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame Fixed focus
Sound Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
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 Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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, power-on 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 RoHS
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 - pick-up and return
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