Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) vs. HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook

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HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) and HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

heavier design

limited graphics power

higher price point

HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-resolution display

robust security features

responsive touch screen

high price point

limited port variety

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) and HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) vs. HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 990 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Thunder black Slate blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, ISO 9241, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Ukraine NSoC, Saudi Arabian Compliance
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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