HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 990 g 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Slate blue Platinum grey | Granite black
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 220 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 S145-14IIL (81W6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame Fixed focus
Sound Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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 S145-14IIL (81W6)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
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 S145-14IIL (81W6)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
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 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
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 S145-14IIL (81W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - 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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter Wall mount power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, hard drive 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-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 293 kg carbon emissions
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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