HP Elite Dragonfly G3 13.5 i5

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  • HP Elite Dragonfly G3 13.5 laptop review: All-new design and performance

    Look like a dragonfly, sting like a bee. The Dragonfly G3 ditches the old 16:9 form factor for a more work-appropriate 3:2 aspect ratio with plenty of display options to choose from. The CPU upgrade, however, isn't as big as we were hoping.
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    The Dragonfly G3 directly succeeds last year's Dragonfly Max (i.e., the Dragonfly G2) with new hardware from top to bottom. Other than the obvious CPU upgrade from 11th gen Tiger Lake-U to 12th gen Alder Lake-U, the G3 sports a new 3:2 form factor and 13.5-inch display to contrast to older 16:9 13.3-inch design. HP says all the changes collectively cater to a hybrid out-of-home and in-home workforce.

    Our review unit comes configured with the Core i7-1265U vPro CPU, 1280p IPS display, 5G WWAN, and 512 GB SSD for approximately $2700 USD. Other configurations are available with the lesser Core i5-1235U up to an OLED touchscreen, but all options come with integrated Iris Xe graphics and at least 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

    Alternatives to the Dragonfly G3 include other flagship 13-inch office or business laptops like the Dell Latitude 13 7330Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G1MSI Summit E13, or the Framework Laptop.

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    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 (Elite Dragonfly Series)
    Processor
    Intel Core i7-1265U 10 x 1.3 - 4.8 GHz, 54 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-U
    Graphics adapter
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Core: 1250 MHz, Memory: 2400 MHz, LPDDR5, 30.0.101.2079
    Memory
    16 GB  
     
     
    , LPDDR5, 2133 MHz, 52-44-44-104, Dual-Channel
    Display
    13.50 inch 3:2, 1920 x 1280 pixel 171 PPI, Chi Mei CMN13C0, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
    Mainboard
    Intel Alder Lake-P PCH
    Storage
    Weight
    1.165 kg ( = 41.09 oz / 2.57 pounds), Power Supply: 270 g ( = 9.52 oz / 0.6 pounds)
    Price
    2700 USD
    Links
    Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

     

    Potential Competitors in Comparison

    Rating
    Date
    Model
    Weight
    Height
    Size
    Resolution
    Best Price
    91 %
    08/2022
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    1.2 kg 16.3 mm 13.50" 1920x1280
    Alternative specs INR 50.506,00
    89.4 %
    12/2020
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    1.3 kg 17.2 mm 13.50" 1920x1280
    Alternative specs INR 266 850,00
    86.1 %
    08/2022
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
    1.2 kg 15.3 mm 13.40" 1920x1200
    85.1 %
    07/2022
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    1.3 kg 15.85 mm 13.50" 2256x1504
    from EUR 1450
    84 %
    08/2021
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    SD 8cx Gen 2 5G, Adreno 680
    1.3 kg 16 mm 13.50" 1920x1280
    Alternative specs INR 21 990,00
    87.3 %
    04/2021
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    i7-1160G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    1.2 kg 11.5 mm 13.50" 2256x1504
    Alternative specs INR 209 990,00
     

    Case — Strong Base, Weak Lid

    The metal chassis remains strong and rigid around the base and keyboard center. The same can't be said about the lid, however, as it twists and flexes as easily as the lids on the LG gram or Samsung Galaxy Book. Applying pressure down the center of the outer lid warps the surface more readily than the lid on a Spectre. The very low weight and lack of any Gorilla Glass reinforcement contribute to the weaker lid of the Dragonfly G3.

    It's worth noting that the Dragonfly G3 doesn't come with any of the vibrant color options that the original 2020 launch model offered. The new color options have grown more matte and sterile in comparison. For a series called "Dragonfly", its colors are becoming too similar to a typical EliteBook model.

     

    The new model is longer than the outgoing Dragonfly Max by over 20 mm due to its new 13.5-inch form factor, but it is thankfully not any heavier at 1.2 kg despite the larger volume. Perhaps unsurprisingly, dimensions are almost identical to the recent 13.5-inch Spectre x360 13.5.

    Mixed metal construction is a combination of 90 percent recycled magnesium and aluminum
    Mixed metal construction is a combination of 90 percent recycled magnesium and aluminum
    The slightly roughened matte surfaces are decent at hiding fingerprints and are easy to clean
    The slightly roughened matte surfaces are decent at hiding fingerprints and are easy to clean
    Slate Blue or Natural Silver color options
    Slate Blue or Natural Silver color options
    Lid opened to maximum angle. Hinge rigidity is uniform and satisfactory at all angles
    Lid opened to maximum angle. Hinge rigidity is uniform and satisfactory at all angles
    Chassis is MIL-STD 810H certified
    Chassis is MIL-STD 810H certified
    Rounded edges and corners that HP has dubbed "Pillow Corners"
    Rounded edges and corners that HP has dubbed "Pillow Corners"

    Size Comparison

     
           βŒ
    298.5 mm / 11.8 in220 mm / 8.66 in17.2 mm / 0.677 in1.3 kg2.97 lbs298 mm / 11.7 in230 mm / 9.06 in16 mm / 0.63 in1.3 kg2.91 lbs297 mm / 11.7 in220 mm / 8.66 in16.3 mm / 0.642 in1.2 kg2.57 lbs296.63 mm / 11.7 in228.98 mm / 9.01 in15.85 mm / 0.624 in1.3 kg2.92 lbs295.3 mm / 11.6 in199 mm / 7.83 in15.3 mm / 0.602 in1.2 kg2.72 lbs297.5 mm / 11.7 in232.7 mm / 9.16 in11.5 mm / 0.4528 in1.2 kg2.62 lbs297 mm / 11.7 in210 mm / 8.27 in1 mm / 0.03937 in5.7 g0.01257 lbs
     

    Connectivity — Thunderbolt 4 Support

    Port options are essentially the same as on the Dragonfly Max but rearranged for the better. The two USB-C ports, for example, are now along on the left and right edges of the laptop instead of only along the right edge to allow for charging on either side of the laptop.

    There is no integrated SD card reader yet again as HP is pushing its own wireless QuickDrop software solution. QuickDrop works well enough for smartphones, but dedicated camera users who rely on SD cards remain out of luck.

    Front: No ports
    Front: No ports
    Right: Nano lock slot, USB-C 4 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort 1.4 + Power Delivery, USB-A 5 Gbps, 3.5 mm headset
    Right: Nano lock slot, USB-C 4 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort 1.4 + Power Delivery, USB-A 5 Gbps, 3.5 mm headset
    Rear: No ports
    Rear: No ports
    Left: HDMI 2.0, Nano SIM slot, USB-C 4 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort 1.4 + Power Delivery
    Left: HDMI 2.0, Nano SIM slot, USB-C 4 w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DisplayPort 1.4 + Power Delivery

    Communication

    An Intel AX211 comes standard for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. We experienced excellent receive transfer rates when paired to our 6 GHz network, but transmit rates could have been steadier.

    An Intel XMM 7560 R+ or 5G 5000 WWAN module are optional. The WWAN module is removable while the WLAN module is not as shown by the images below.

    Soldered 1216 WLAN module
    Soldered 1216 WLAN module
    Removable M.2 WLAN module
    Removable M.2 WLAN module
    Networking
    iperf3 transmit AX12
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
    1429 (1337min - 1478max) MBit/s+198%
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
    1163 (846min - 1445max) MBit/s+143%
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
    479 (314min - 586max) MBit/s0%
    iperf3 receive AX12
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
    1358 (764min - 1537max) MBit/s+378%
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
    1307 (1119min - 1370max) MBit/s+360%
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
    284 (169min - 380max) MBit/s0%
    iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
    1647 (1606min - 1669max) MBit/s+24%
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
    1472 (1435min - 1534max) MBit/s+11%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
    1331 (1021min - 1387max) MBit/s
    iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
    1299 (1163min - 1349max) MBit/s+7%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
    1216 (655min - 1350max) MBit/s
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
    1215 (1124min - 1389max) MBit/s0%
     
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    HP Elite Dragonfly G3; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1194 (655-1350)
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3; iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1330 (1021-1387)
     

    Webcam — 5 MP Standard

    Though last year's Dragonfly Max also shipped with a 5 MP webcam, the one on the Dragonfly G3 is noticeably sharper and brighter overall to be one of the best integrated webcams we've seen on any laptop regardless of screen size. Shutter and IR are both present for privacy and Hello support, respectively.

    ColorChecker
    7.6 βˆ†E
    10.7 βˆ†E
    6.1 βˆ†E
    9.5 βˆ†E
    11.6 βˆ†E
    8.2 βˆ†E
    8.8 βˆ†E
    4.4 βˆ†E
    14.4 βˆ†E
    11.3 βˆ†E
    8.7 βˆ†E
    8.2 βˆ†E
    3.3 βˆ†E
    6.6 βˆ†E
    16.3 βˆ†E
    7.1 βˆ†E
    15.5 βˆ†E
    10.7 βˆ†E
    6.1 βˆ†E
    9 βˆ†E
    9.9 βˆ†E
    9.8 βˆ†E
    7 βˆ†E
    5.3 βˆ†E
    ColorChecker HP Elite Dragonfly G3: 9.01 βˆ†E min: 3.29 - max: 16.34 βˆ†E
     

    Maintenance

    The bottom panel is secured by just four accessible T5 Torx screws for easy servicing. Users can swap out the battery, M.2 WWAN, or M.2 SSD as needed while the RAM modules are fixed.

    HP Elite Dragonfly G3. Note the thick heat pipe and small fans
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3. Note the thick heat pipe and small fans
    HP Elite Dragonfly Max for comparison
    HP Elite Dragonfly Max for comparison

    Accessories and Warranty

    There are no extras in the box other than the AC adapter and paperwork. A carrying case would have been nice to see similar to what is included with certain Spectre models.

    A base one-year limited manufacturer warranty comes standard if purchased in the US. We find this disappointing as the Dragonfly is one of HP's flagship business laptops where a base 3-year warranty is expected. The Dell Latitude 7330, for example, comes with a 3-year warranty at no extra cost.

    Input Devices — Bigger Letters, Bigger Clickpad

     

    Keyboard

    The typing experience between Spectre and EliteBook/Dragonfly models is nearly identical. If you've typed on a Spectre laptop before, then you'll know what to expect from the Dragonfly G3. Feedback is sharp and with seemingly deeper travel than on the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2. The cramped Up and Down keys are the perhaps worst part of the keyboard.

    If configured with Sure View, the F2 key will have a toggle option for the display. Otherwise, the key will have no secondary function as shown in our picture below.

    Touchpad

    The clickpad is larger than the clickpad on the Dragonfly Max for easier cursor control (12 x 8 cm vs. 11 x 6.5 cm). Feedback when pressing on the clickpad is shallow but satisfying in spite of the quieter-than-expected clatter.

    Though key layout remains mostly the same, the labeling on the keys are now larger and centered when compared to the Dragonfly Max
    Though key layout remains mostly the same, the labeling on the keys are now larger and centered when compared to the Dragonfly Max
    Chrome-cut perimeter around the clickpad. Traction is smooth with minimal sticking at medium-to-fast speeds
    Chrome-cut perimeter around the clickpad. Traction is smooth with minimal sticking at medium-to-fast speeds
    Rubber dome keys have crisper feedback and deeper travel than many consumer Ultrabooks. Clatter is relatively quiet
    Rubber dome keys have crisper feedback and deeper travel than many consumer Ultrabooks. Clatter is relatively quiet
    Cramped Up and Down keys
    Cramped Up and Down keys

    Display — Lots Of Options

    A total of six 13.5-inch display options are available as follows:

    • 1920 x 1280, 400 nits, glossy, non-touch, IPS
    • 1920 x 1280, 400 nits, glossy, touch, IPS
    • 1920 x 1280, 400 nits, matte, touch, IPS
    • 1920 x 1280, 1000 nits, Sure View, matte, non-touch, IPS
    • 1920 x 1280, 1000 nits, Sure View, matte, touch, IPS
    • 3000 x 2000, 400 nits, glossy, touch, OLED

    Our measurements below reflect only the configuration above in bold. Interestingly, our unit utilizes a Chi Mei panel instead of the LG Philips panel as found on the 13.5-inch Spectre x360, but core attributes are otherwise nearly the same between them including the full sRGB coverage, high contrast ratio of ~1500:1, and very slow black-white and gray-gray response times. Expect some noticeable ghosting if running any fast-paced games on the Dragonfly G3. Image quality is sharp and vibrant even with the base display option on our review unit. For deeper colors, we suspect that the OLED option can offer full P3 coverage much like on the 2022 Spectre x360 13.5.

    Brightness distribution could be better. The bottom left corner of our screen is only 314 nits whereas the top right is 389 nits for a corner-to-corner brightness decrease of 20 percent. Though the difference is not distracting during regular use, we expected better from a high-end laptop such as this.

    Crisp RGB subpixels from the thin glossy overlay
    Crisp RGB subpixels from the thin glossy overlay
    Almost no uneven backlight bleeding
    Almost no uneven backlight bleeding
    No edge-to-edge glass protection to minimize weight
    No edge-to-edge glass protection to minimize weight
    Very narrow side bezels
    Very narrow side bezels
     
      354.8
    cd/m²
    390.4
    cd/m²
    389.3
    cd/m²
     
      335.7
    cd/m²
    387.2
    cd/m²
    363.5
    cd/m²
     
      314.1
    cd/m²
    358.3
    cd/m²
    346.3
    cd/m²
     
     
    Distribution of brightness
    Chi Mei CMN13C0 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
    Maximum: 390.4 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 360 cd/m² Minimum: 15.57 cd/m²
    Brightness Distribution: 80 %
    Center on Battery: 387.2 cd/m²
    Contrast: 1489:1 (Black: 0.26 cd/m²)
    ΔE Color 2.36 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.98, calibrated: 0.63
    ΔE Greyscale 3 | 0.57-98 Ø5.2
    69.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
    98.3% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
    68% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
    Gamma: 2.17
      HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Chi Mei CMN13C0, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    LG Philips LGD0663, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Sharp SHP1548 LQ134N1, IPS, 1920x1200, 13.40
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    BOE CQ NE135FBM-N41, IPS, 2256x1504, 13.50
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    LGD0663, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    LPM135M467, IPS, 2256x1504, 13.50
    Display  
    -2%
    1%
    2%
       
    Display P3 Coverage
    68
    65.8 
    -3%
    69 
    1%
    69.9 
    3%
       
    sRGB Coverage
    98.3
    98.2 
    0%
    99 
    1%
    99.4 
    1%
       
    AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
    69.9
    67.9 
    -3%
    71 
    2%
    71.1 
    2%
       
    Response Times  
    -18%
    26%
    27%
    18%
    13%
    Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
    50.8 ?
    62 ? 
    -22%
    45 ? 
    11%
    34.7 ? 
    32%
    44 ? 
    13%
    53.6 ? 
    -6%
    Response Time Black / White *
    35.2 ?
    39.6 ? 
    -13%
    21 ? 
    40%
    27.5 ? 
    22%
    27 ? 
    23%
    24 ? 
    32%
    PWM Frequency            
    Screen  
    -22%
    -52%
    -13%
    -23%
    17%
    Brightness middle
    387.2
    443.5 
    15%
    498 
    29%
    449.6 
    16%
    250 
    -35%
    466 
    20%
    Brightness
    360
    394 
    9%
    460 
    28%
    431 
    20%
    226 
    -37%
    454 
    26%
    Brightness Distribution
    80
    78 
    -2%
    85 
    6%
    90 
    13%
    82 
    3%
    94 
    18%
    Black Level *
    0.26
    0.17 
    35%
    0.53 
    -104%
    0.31 
    -19%
    0.215 
    17%
    0.23 
    12%
    Contrast
    1489
    2609 
    75%
    940 
    -37%
    1450 
    -3%
    1163 
    -22%
    2026 
    36%
    Colorchecker dE 2000 *
    2.36
    2.7 
    -14%
    3.65 
    -55%
    2.76 
    -17%
    3.59 
    -52%
    2.1 
    11%
    Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
    4.79
    4.36 
    9%
    7.11 
    -48%
    7.96 
    -66%
    5.9 
    -23%
    4.5 
    6%
    Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
    0.63
    2.61 
    -314%
    2.16 
    -243%
    0.58 
    8%
       
    Greyscale dE 2000 *
    3
    3.4 
    -13%
    4.25 
    -42%
    5.2 
    -73%
    3.99 
    -33%
    2.7 
    10%
    Gamma
    2.17 101%
    2.09 105%
    2.45 90%
    2.23 99%
    2.98 74%
    2.08 106%
    CCT
    6137 106%
    6144 106%
    6690 97%
    6475 100%
    6765 96%
    6210 105%
    Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)  
    62.1
         
    61.1
    Color Space (Percent of sRGB)  
    98.5
         
    94.9
    Total Average (Program / Settings)  
    -14% / -17%
    -8% / -29%
    5% / -4%
    -3% / -15%
    15% / 17%

    * ... smaller is better

     
     
    vs. sRGB
    vs. sRGB
    vs. P3
    vs. P3

    The display is decently calibrated out of the box with average grayscale and color deltaE values of 3 and 2.36, respectively. Calibrating the display ourselves would improve average DeltaE values even further to less than one each.

    Grayscale before calibration
    Grayscale before calibration
    Saturation Sweeps before calibration
    Saturation Sweeps before calibration
    ColorChecker before calibration
    ColorChecker before calibration
    Grayscale after calibration
    Grayscale after calibration
    Saturation Sweeps after calibration
    Saturation Sweeps after calibration
    ColorChecker after calibration
    ColorChecker after calibration

    Display Response Times

    β„Ή
    Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       ↔    Response Time Black to White
    35.2 ms ... rise β†— and fall β†˜ combined β†— 18.8 ms rise
    β†˜ 16.4 ms fall
    The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
    In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 92 % of all devices are better.
    This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.3 ms).
       ↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
    50.8 ms ... rise β†— and fall β†˜ combined β†— 27.2 ms rise
    β†˜ 23.6 ms fall
    The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
    In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 85 % of all devices are better.
    This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.5 ms).

    Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

    β„Ή
    To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
    Screen flickering / PWM not detected    
     

    In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17602 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

    The base 400-nit screen is just barely viewable under most brightly lit outdoor conditions. HP offers its signature 1000-nit panel as an option for improved outdoor visibility, but these are unfortunately tied to Sure View which may be undesirable for some users.

    Outdoors on a bright overcast day
    Outdoors on a bright overcast day
    Outdoors under shade
    Outdoors under shade
    Outdoors on a bright overcast day
    Outdoors on a bright overcast day
     
    Wide IPS viewing angles. Colors and contrast degrade only if viewing from extreme angles
    Wide IPS viewing angles. Colors and contrast degrade only if viewing from extreme angles

    Performance — Intel 12th Gen

     
     

    Testing Conditions

    Our unit was set to Performance mode via Windows prior to running any benchmarks below. HP Command Center, which comes pre-installed on Spectre and Envy laptops, is not present on the business-centric Dragonfly. Instead, the model comes with HP Programmable Key, Auto Lock and Awake, Tile, QuickDrop, and Audio Controls. We recommend becoming familiar with Programmable Key and Auto Lock and Awake as they have the most useful features for day-to-day work. The latter utilizes IR to automatically sign in or out if it detects a user in front of the camera similar to higher-end Dell Latitude models. A few screenshots of some of the programs are below.

    Processor

    Of the three laptops we've tested thus far with the Core i7-1265U, our Dragonfly G3 is the slowest by quite the margin. The Core i7-1265U in the Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 outperforms our HP by 20 percent and 50 percent in single-threaded and multi-threaded benchmarks, respectively. In fact, the Core i7-1255U in our Spectre x360 13.5 is 40 percent faster than our Core i7-1265U-powered Dragonfly G3 even after accounting for any performance throttling.

    Running CineBench R15 xT in a loop reveals limited Turbo Boost potential as CPU performance would drop by about 19 percent after the first loop. The same CPU in the Latitude 7330 is able to maintain higher scores and thus faster performance for longer when subjected to the same loop test as shown by our comparison graph below.

    Downgrading to the Core i5-1235U SKU from our Core i7-1265U is expected to impact performance by about 25 percent.

    Cinebench R15 Multi Loop

    07515022530037545052560067575082590097510501125120012751350
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Intel Core i7-1265U: Ø988 (961.28-1204.49)
    HP Spectre x360 13.5 14t-ef000 Intel Core i7-1255U: Ø1377 (1342.78-1400.12)
    Dell Inspiron 13 7306-6TYH5 Intel Core i7-1165G7; Cold CPU: Ø698 (677.64-805.46)
    Dell Inspiron 13 7306-6TYH5 Intel Core i7-1165G7; Warm CPU: Ø691 (669.21-702.47)
    Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA Intel Core i5-1135G7: Ø750 (702.58-902.47)
    Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14IAU7 Intel Core i5-1235U: Ø1010 (968.85-1267.51)
    Dell Latitude 13 7330 Intel Core i7-1265U: Ø1068 (1010.48-1420.35)
     
    Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
    Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
    Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
    Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
    7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
    Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
    HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
    LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
    R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
    Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core)
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Core i7-1260P
    4033 Points+71%
    Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1
    Intel Core i7-1265U
    3584 Points+52%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Core i5-1240P
    3424 Points+45%
    HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
    3092 Points+31%
    Lenovo Yoga 6 13ALC6
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
    2913 Points+23%
    Average Intel Core i7-1265U
      (1669 - 3584, n=10)
    2884 Points+22%
    Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE-82DL000YGE
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U
    2796 Points+18%
    Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
    Intel Core i7-10710U
    2410 Points+2%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Core i7-1265U
    2365 Points
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Core i7-1165G7
    1987 Points-16%
    VAIO FE 14.1 VWNC51429-SL
    Intel Core i5-1235U
    1783 Points-25%
    Dell Latitude 5320-TM4V2
    Intel Core i5-1135G7
    1669 Points-29%
    Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA-DS51
    Intel Core i5-1035G1
    1545 Points-35%
    HP Envy 13-ba0001ng
    Intel Core i7-10510U
    1237 Points-48%
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Core i7-1160G7
    1224 Points-48%
    Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
    Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
    Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
    Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
    7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
    Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
    HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
    LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
    R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean

    * ... smaller is better

     
    Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
    1204 Points
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
    85.2 fps
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
    97.8 %
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
    224 Points
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Help
    Performance Rating: Percent
    AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
    Performance Rating
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Core i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    92.8 pt
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
    87.2 pt
    Average Intel Core i7-1265U
     
    86.3 pt
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Core i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    83.5 pt
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Core i7-1160G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    69.8 pt
     

    System Performance

    Interestingly, PCMark results are slightly lower than what we recorded on the Spectre x360 14 equipped with the last generation Core i7 CPU. Don't expect the Dragonfly G3 to be tangibly faster when browsing, video streaming, or running other undemanding workloads.

    PCMark 10 / Score
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
    5802 Points+22%
    Average Intel Core i7-1265U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
      (4753 - 5766, n=7)
    5311 Points+12%
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
    4955 Points+4%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    4903 Points+3%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    4753 Points
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1160G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZNT512G
    4554 Points-4%
     
    PCMark 10 Score
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    4753 points
    Help
    AIDA64 / Memory Copy
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Core i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    65534 MB/s
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
    63825 MB/s-3%
    Average Intel Core i7-1265U
      (40212 - 72204, n=10)
    59719 MB/s-9%
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Core i7-1160G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    57065 MB/s-13%
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Core i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
    45554 MB/s-30%

    * ... smaller is better

     

    DPC Latency

    LatencyMon reveals DPC issues when opening multiple browser tabs of our homepage. 4K video playback at 60 FPS is otherwise perfect with no dropped frames during our testing.

    DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    2335 μs *-186%
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
    1739 μs *-113%
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1160G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZNT512G
    1437 μs *-76%
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
    1005.6 μs *-23%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    815.6 μs *

    * ... smaller is better

     

    Storage Devices

    HP offers SSD options ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB OPAL2 NVMe. Our specific configuration comes with the 512 GB Micron MTFDKBA512TFH PCIe4 SSD for sequential read and write rates of about 6500 MB/s and 4000 MB/s, respectively. The drive would exhibit no major performance throttling issues when running DiskSpd in a loop.

    AS SSD
    AS SSD
    CDM 8
    CDM 8
     
    Protective aluminum plate over the SSD. The model can support just a single M.2 PCIe4 M.2 2280 drive
    Protective aluminum plate over the SSD. The model can support just a single M.2 PCIe4 M.2 2280 drive
    Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 6453 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 3353 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 437.4 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 338.5 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CDM 5 Read Seq: 2981 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CDM 5 Write Seq: 2740 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 61.19 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 122.9 MB/s
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Drive Performance Rating - Percent
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    83.2 pt
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
    74.7 pt
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
    73.5 pt
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    70.5 pt
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZNT512G
    58.5 pt
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA -8!
    Toshiba XG6 KXG60ZNV512G
    37 pt

    * ... smaller is better

     

    Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

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    HP Elite Dragonfly G3: Ø6410 (5305.46-6506.82)
     

    GPU Performance

    The integrated Iris Xe 96 EUs is performing where we expect it to be relative to other laptops with the same GPU. This is great as it means HP didn't artificially throttle graphics performance too heavily, but it's also disappointing as it means users shouldn't expect any significant GPU gains over the last generation Core i7-1165G7 series.

    3DMark 11
    3DMark 11
    Cloud Gate
    Cloud Gate
    Time Spy
    Time Spy
    Fire Strike
    Fire Strike
    Fire Strike Ultra
    Fire Strike Ultra
     
    3DMark
    1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
    5384 Points+9%
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1260P
    5200 Points+5%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1265U
    4954 Points
    Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
      (2286 - 6482, n=211)
    4918 Points-1%
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1160G7
    4686 Points-5%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1240P
    4086 Points-18%
    HP Envy 13-ba0001ng
    NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Core i7-10510U
    3999 Points-19%
    Lenovo Yoga 6 13ALC6
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
    3572 Points-28%
    HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
    3399 Points-31%
    Dell Latitude 5320-TM4V2
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1135G7
    3308 Points-33%
    Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE-82DL000YGE
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4600U
    2793 Points-44%
    Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA-DS51
    Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU), Intel Core i5-1035G1
    1744 Points-65%
    Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
    Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i7-10710U
    1339 Points-73%
    2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1260P
    1675 Points+8%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1265U
    1549 Points
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
    1546 Points0%
    Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
      (707 - 1871, n=208)
    1495 Points-3%
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1160G7
    1298 Points-16%
    Dell Latitude 5320-TM4V2
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1135G7
    1145 Points-26%
    HP Envy 13-ba0001ng
    NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Core i7-10510U
    1139 Points-26%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1240P
    1134 Points-27%
    HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
    1128 Points-27%
    Lenovo Yoga 6 13ALC6
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
    1112 Points-28%
    Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE-82DL000YGE
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4600U
    852 Points-45%
    Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA-DS51
    Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU), Intel Core i5-1035G1
    476 Points-69%
    Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
    Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i7-10710U
    425 Points-73%
    2560x1440 Time Spy Score
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1260P
    1896 Points+10%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1265U
    1727 Points
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
    1718 Points-1%
    Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
      (789 - 2133, n=205)
    1676 Points-3%
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1160G7
    1415 Points-18%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1240P
    1290 Points-25%
    HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
    1283 Points-26%
    Dell Latitude 5320-TM4V2
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1135G7
    1274 Points-26%
    Lenovo Yoga 6 13ALC6
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
    1263 Points-27%
    HP Envy 13-ba0001ng
    NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Core i7-10510U
    1258 Points-27%
    Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE-82DL000YGE
    AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4600U
    973 Points-44%
    Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA-DS51
    Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU), Intel Core i5-1035G1
    547 Points-68%
    Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
    Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel Core i7-10710U
    491 Points-72%
     
    3DMark 11 Performance
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    6530 points
    3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    19143 points
    3DMark Fire Strike Score
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    4534 points
    3DMark Time Spy Score
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    1727 points
    Help
    Final Fantasy XV Benchmark
    1280x720 Lite Quality
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    42.5 fps+7%
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    41.2 fps+4%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Core i7-1265U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    39.7 fps
    Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
      (14.9 - 56.5, n=179)
    39.3 fps-1%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
    36.3 fps-9%
    HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    33.1 fps-17%
    Lenovo Yoga 6 13ALC6
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    31.7 fps-20%
    Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE-82DL000YGE
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    29.4 fps-26%
    Dell Latitude 5320-TM4V2
    Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
    29.2 fps-26%
    Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA-DS51
    Intel Core i5-1035G1, Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
    16.8 fps-58%
    1920x1080 Standard Quality
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    23.3 fps+3%
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    22.8 fps0%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Core i7-1265U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    22.7 fps
    Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
      (10.5 - 31.2, n=175)
    21.8 fps-4%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
    19.7 fps-13%
    Dell Latitude 5320-TM4V2
    Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
    18 fps-21%
    HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    16.6 fps-27%
    Lenovo Yoga 6 13ALC6
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    16.6 fps-27%
    Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE-82DL000YGE
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    15.1 fps-33%
    Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA-DS51
    Intel Core i5-1035G1, Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
    8.32 fps-63%
    1920x1080 High Quality
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    23.3 fps+47%
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    17.6 fps+11%
    Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
      (8.15 - 27.8, n=168)
    16.8 fps+6%
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Core i7-1265U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    15.8 fps
    HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    12 fps-24%
    Dell Latitude 5320-TM4V2
    Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
    11.9 fps-25%
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
    11.7 fps-26%
    Lenovo Yoga 6 13ALC6
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    11.2 fps-29%
    Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE-82DL000YGE
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
    8.65 fps-45%
    Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA-DS51
    Intel Core i5-1035G1, Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
    5.81 fps-63%
     

    Witcher 3 FPS Chart

    0510152025303540455055606570758085
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3: Ø81.7 (72-87)
     
      low med. high ultra
    GTA V (2015) 90.6 79.2 23.3 10.2
    The Witcher 3 (2015) 76.1 52 28.4 13.8
    Dota 2 Reborn (2015) 97.4 71.1 57 50.9
    Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) 39.7 22.7 15.8  
    X-Plane 11.11 (2018) 37.3 34.7 31.2  
    Strange Brigade (2018) 84.9 39.3 31.4 25.4
    Cyberpunk 2077 1.6 (2022) 19.8 16.8 12.8 10.2

    Emissions — Super Quiet

    System Noise

    On the Dragonfly Max, we found fan noise to be quieter-than-average which aligned with its slower-than-average CPU performance. This trend continues on the Dragonfly G3 for better or worse. At its loudest, we're only able to record a fan noise of just 35 dB(A) compared to 40 dB(A) or greater on competing models as shown by the table below. Users who value CPU performance may be disappointed while those who value quieter fans may not mind the slower processor.

    Cooling solution consists of two small 30 to 35 mm fans and a single thick heat pipe between them
    Cooling solution consists of two small 30 to 35 mm fans and a single thick heat pipe between them
    We can notice some slight electronic noise or coil whine from our test unit. It's thankfully not loud enough to be of any concern during regular use
    We can notice some slight electronic noise or coil whine from our test unit. It's thankfully not loud enough to be of any concern during regular use
     
    Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 3DMark 06, Orange: Witcher 3, Green: Prime95 stress)
    Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 3DMark 06, Orange: Witcher 3, Green: Prime95 stress)

    Noise Level

    Idle
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    23.2 / 23.2 / 23.2 dB(A)
    Load
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    25.1 / 35.2 dB(A)
      red to green bar
     
     
     
     
     
    30 dB
    silent
    40 dB(A)
    audible
    50 dB(A)
    loud
     
    min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 22.8 dB(A)
    dB(A)0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2032.528.533.530.130.82526.225.124.828.426.93120.820.121.119.322.84020.922.321.22224.9502119.11919.623.66327.521.922.620.7268020.318.618.619.220.510019.816.516.215.820.712518.715.415.614.718.216015.913.112.912.216.120017.713.512.61117.125017.113.51311.818.43151914.915.213.920.540017.813.41312.720.550020.314.511.51123.463019.91410.79.622.680017.713.49.29.120.7100018.612.19.49.520.4125019.312.39.39.522.2160019.412.79.79.822.1200020.912.9101022.3250020.913.210.310.223.331502012.810.81123.2400021.913.211.61125.3500022.3131211.426.563001912.611.911.524.4800017.11211.811.521.51000015.612.812.711.5211250013.815.112.811.317.31600012.61211.511.114.6SPL3225.123.222.835.2N1.50.60.50.42.2median 19median 13.2median 11.8median 11.1median 21Delta1.90.41.212.3hearing rangehide medianFan NoiseHP Elite Dragonfly G3
     
      HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    Adreno 680, SD 8cx Gen 2 5G, Toshiba XG6 KXG60ZNV512G
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1160G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZNT512G
    Noise  
    -12%
    -23%
    -25%
     
    -11%
    off / environment *
    22.8
    25.8 
    -13%
    26 
    -14%
    22.8 
    -0%
     
    25.1 
    -10%
    Idle Minimum *
    23.2
    25.9 
    -12%
    26.2 
    -13%
    23 
    1%
     
    25.1 
    -8%
    Idle Average *
    23.2
    25.9 
    -12%
    26.2 
    -13%
    23 
    1%
     
    25.1 
    -8%
    Idle Maximum *
    23.2
    25.9 
    -12%
    26.2 
    -13%
    23 
    1%
     
    27.1 
    -17%
    Load Average *
    25.1
    26.4 
    -5%
    38.4 
    -53%
    47.3 
    -88%
     
    32.7 
    -30%
    Witcher 3 ultra *
    32
    36.9 
    -15%
     
    47.3 
    -48%
     
    32.7 
    -2%
    Load Maximum *
    35.2
    41.5 
    -18%
    47.1 
    -34%
    49.8 
    -41%
     
    35.8 
    -2%

    * ... smaller is better

     

    Temperature

    Surface temperature gradient is more symmetrical than on the older Dragonfly Max due to the revised cooling solution. This means that the hot spot on the Dragonfly G3 is nearest the keyboard center instead of on the right half of the keyboard. These areas can become as warm as 40 C when under high loads for extended periods, but they are thankfully toward the rear and nowhere near the palm rests or clickpad.

    Rear exhaust
    Rear exhaust
    AC adapter can reach over 40 C when running demanding loads
    AC adapter can reach over 40 C when running demanding loads
    Max. Load
     
      39 °C
    102 F
    38.2 °C
    101 F
    32.8 °C
    91 F
     
      36.2 °C
    97 F
    38 °C
    100 F
    31 °C
    88 F
     
      28.4 °C
    83 F
    28.2 °C
    83 F
    27 °C
    81 F
     
     
    Maximum: 39 °C = 102 F
    Average: 33.2 °C = 92 F
     
      41 °C
    106 F
    42.2 °C
    108 F
    33.8 °C
    93 F
     
      30.6 °C
    87 F
    35.4 °C
    96 F
    33.2 °C
    92 F
     
      27.4 °C
    81 F
    31 °C
    88 F
    29 °C
    84 F
     
     
    Maximum: 42.2 °C = 108 F
    Average: 33.7 °C = 93 F
    Power Supply (max.)  41 °C = 106 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke 62 Mini IR Thermometer
     
     
    (±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 33.2 °C / 92 F, compared to the average of 29.5 °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Office.
    (+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 34.2 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
    (±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 42.2 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
    (+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.4 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
    (+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 28.4 °C / 83.1 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
    (±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.7 °C / 81.9 F (-0.7 °C / -1.2 F).
     
    System idle (top)
    System idle (top)
    System idle (bottom)
    System idle (bottom)
    Prime95 stress (top)
    Prime95 stress (top)
    Prime95 stress (bottom)
    Prime95 stress (bottom)
      HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    Intel Core i7-1265U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 680
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    Intel Core i7-1160G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
    Heat  
    -9%
    -37%
    3%
    11%
    -7%
    Maximum Upper Side *
    39
    40.4 
    -4%
    47.6 
    -22%
    36.8 
    6%
    34.3 
    12%
    46.5 
    -19%
    Maximum Bottom *
    42.2
    52.8 
    -25%
    57 
    -35%
    42.4 
    -0%
    35.4 
    16%
    45.2 
    -7%
    Idle Upper Side *
    26.8
    27.2 
    -1%
    38.8 
    -45%
    24.2 
    10%
    25.7 
    4%
    27.3 
    -2%
    Idle Bottom *
    28.2
    29.2 
    -4%
    41 
    -45%
    29 
    -3%
    25.1 
    11%
    27.7 
    2%

    * ... smaller is better

     

    Stress Test

    CPU clock rates, temperature, and board power draw would spike to 3.7 GHz, 100 C, and 54 W, respectively, when initiating Prime95 stress. After just 10 to 15 seconds, however, clock rates and board power draw would fall and stabilize at 2.1 GHz and 20 W, respectively, in order to maintain a more manageable core temperature of 70 C. Repeating this same test on the Dell Latitude 7330 with the same Core i7-1265U CPU would see higher stable clock rates, temperatures, and board power draw of 2.4 GHz, >80 C, and 25 W, respectively. HP is running the Core i7-1265U more conservatively when compared to the competition.

    When running Witcher 3 to represent demanding loads, GPU clock rate and temperature would stabilize at 1097 MHz and 65 C, respectively, compared to 1247 MHz and 83 C on the aforementioned Dell.

    Running on battery power limits performance. A 3DMark test on batteries would return Physics and Graphics scores of 9619 and 5532 points, respectively, compared to 11216 and 6155 points when on mains.

    System idle
    System idle
    Witcher 3 stress
    Witcher 3 stress
    Prime95 stress
    Prime95 stress
    Prime95+FurMark stress
    Prime95+FurMark stress
      CPU Clock (GHz) GPU Clock (MHz) Average CPU Temperature (°C)
    System Idle -- -- 2.1
    Prime95 Stress 2.1 -- 70
    Prime95 + FurMark Stress 1.5 648 64
    Witcher 3 Stress ~2.1 1097 65

    Speakers

     
    Down-firing stereo speakers near front corners
    Down-firing stereo speakers near front corners
    Pink noise at maximum volume shows excellent balance, loud volume, and good bass reproduction especially for a 13-inch ultrathin laptop
    Pink noise at maximum volume shows excellent balance, loud volume, and good bass reproduction especially for a 13-inch ultrathin laptop
    dB(A)0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2029.133.529.12523.924.823.93120.921.120.94023.321.223.35024.71924.76327.222.627.2803518.63510047.416.247.412555.815.655.816063.912.963.920069.212.669.22507313733157615.27640073.21373.250071.711.571.763069.810.769.880072.59.272.5100072.29.472.2125070.39.370.3160071.79.771.7200072.51072.5250075.410.375.4315072.110.872.1400073.311.673.3500075.21275.2630072.611.972.6800070.711.870.71000067.912.767.9125007112.871160006811.568SPL84.723.284.7N68.40.568.4median 71.7median 11.8median 71.7Delta2.51.22.526.325.821.422.12624.925.127.622.532.523.448.72655.818.860.922.167.2267019.372.317.674.217.774.319.575.31571.711.871.311.27410.574.21072.710.17210.67210.97511.374.811.671.71269.71269.612.371.112.669.61270.111.269.824.784.70.666.6median 12median 71.73.42.2hearing rangehide medianPink NoiseHP Elite Dragonfly G3Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro
    Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 audio analysis

    (+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.7 dB)
    Bass 100 - 315 Hz
    (±) | reduced bass - on average 9.4% lower than median
    (±) | linearity of bass is average (11.4% delta to prev. frequency)
    Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
    (+) | balanced mids - only 0.9% away from median
    (+) | mids are linear (2.8% delta to prev. frequency)
    Highs 2 - 16 kHz
    (+) | balanced highs - only 2.1% away from median
    (+) | highs are linear (3.9% delta to prev. frequency)
    Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
    (+) | overall sound is linear (6.6% difference to median)
    Compared to same class
    » 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
    » The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 53%
    Compared to all devices tested
    » 1% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 99% worse
    » The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

    Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro audio analysis

    (+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.7 dB)
    Bass 100 - 315 Hz
    (+) | good bass - only 3.8% away from median
    (+) | bass is linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
    Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
    (+) | balanced mids - only 1.3% away from median
    (+) | mids are linear (2.1% delta to prev. frequency)
    Highs 2 - 16 kHz
    (+) | balanced highs - only 1.9% away from median
    (+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
    Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
    (+) | overall sound is linear (4.6% difference to median)
    Compared to same class
    » 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
    » The best had a delta of 5%, average was 18%, worst was 45%
    Compared to all devices tested
    » 0% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
    » The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

     

    Energy Management

     

    Power Consumption

    Power consumption is nearly identical to the Dell Latitude 7330 equipped with the same CPU when running undemanding loads like web browsing or video streaming. However, the Dell system is more demanding when running CPU-intensive tasks as it is able to sustain higher clock rates and TDP levels for longer than on the HP. Overall consumption is not all that different from the Spectre x360 14 running on the last generation Core i7-1165G7 despite the 15 to 30 percent increase in multi-thread performance.

    We're able to record a temporary maximum draw of 68.4 W from the small (~8.8 x 5.3 x 2.1 cm) 65 W AC adapter when the CPU is at 100 percent utilization. Thermal limitations prevent the CPU from running at its highest Turbo Boost clock rates for extended periods.

    3DMark 06 power consumption
    3DMark 06 power consumption
    Witcher 3 1080p Ultra power consumption
    Witcher 3 1080p Ultra power consumption
    Consumption would spike to 68 W for about 15 seconds when running Prime95 before falling and stabilizing at 34 W
    Consumption would spike to 68 W for about 15 seconds when running Prime95 before falling and stabilizing at 34 W
    Prime95+FurMark stress initiated at 10s mark
    Prime95+FurMark stress initiated at 10s mark
    Power Consumption
    Off / Standby darklight 0.42 / 1.2 Watt
    Idle darkmidlight 3.4 / 5.6 / 8.4 Watt
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Load midlight 40.8 / 68.4 Watt
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      color bar
     
    Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
    Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
      HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB, IPS, 1920x1200, 13.40
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G, IPS, 2256x1504, 13.50
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    SD 8cx Gen 2 5G, Adreno 680, Toshiba XG6 KXG60ZNV512G, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    i7-1160G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZNT512G, IPS, 2256x1504, 13.50
    Power Consumption  
    9%
    -70%
    -34%
    46%
    0%
    Idle Minimum *
    3.4
    12%
    10 
    -194%
    5.3 
    -56%
    2.3 
    32%
    3.9 
    -15%
    Idle Average *
    5.6
    5.1 
    9%
    12.3 
    -120%
    8.4 
    -50%
    3.7 
    34%
    7.3 
    -30%
    Idle Maximum *
    8.4
    6.4 
    24%
    15.5 
    -85%
    11.2 
    -33%
    5.6 
    33%
    10.3 
    -23%
    Load Average *
    40.8
    39.6 
    3%
    43 
    -5%
    57.4 
    -41%
    13 
    68%
    30.6 
    25%
    Witcher 3 ultra *
    35.5
    39.6 
    -12%
    43.1 
    -21%
    46.7 
    -32%
     
    25.5 
    28%
    Load Maximum *
    68.4
    56.2 
    18%
    62.8 
    8%
    61.2 
    11%
    25 
    63%
    57.1 
    17%

    * ... smaller is better

     

    Power Consumption Witcher 3 / Stresstest

    05101520253035404550556065
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Witcher 3 ultra: Ø35.5 (33.3-38.2)
    Dell Latitude 13 7330 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Witcher 3 ultra: Ø35.4 (34.2-37.5)
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25: Ø37.9 (34.7-68.3)
    Dell Latitude 13 7330 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25: Ø48.3 (38.2-61.7)
     

    Power Consumption external Monitor

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    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Prime95 V2810 Stress (external Monitor): Ø36.5 (33.1-68.4)
    Dell Latitude 13 7330 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Prime95 V2810 Stress (external Monitor): Ø48.6 (38.5-63.6)
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Cinebench R15 Multi (external Monitor): Ø46.3 (32.4-68.3)
    Dell Latitude 13 7330 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; Cinebench R15 Multi (external Monitor): Ø56.8 (51.8-63.4)
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; 1280x720 FurMark 1.19 GPU Stress Test (external Monitor): Ø34.1 (24-65.4)
    Dell Latitude 13 7330 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; 1280x720 FurMark 1.19 GPU Stress Test (external Monitor): Ø44.3 (39.1-48.9)
    HP Elite Dragonfly G3 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; 1920x1080 The Witcher 3 ultra (external Monitor): Ø33 (31.4-35.6)
    Dell Latitude 13 7330 i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs; 1920x1080 The Witcher 3 ultra (external Monitor): Ø33.2 (32.5-36.2)
     

    Battery Life — Long Runtimes

    Battery capacity has increased from 56 Wh on the Dragonfly Max to 68 Wh on the Dragonfly G3. WLAN runtime is nonetheless just slightly longer at almost 12 hours.

    Charging from empty to full takes about 90 minutes. The USB-C AC adapter can be used to Quick Charge other USB-C devices as well including smartphones and tablets.

    Battery Runtime
    Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    37h 48min
    WiFi Websurfing
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    11h 46min
    Load (maximum brightness)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    3h 29min
      HP Elite Dragonfly G3
    i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 68 Wh
    HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
    i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 66 Wh
    Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 i5-1240p
    i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 55 Wh
    Framework Laptop 13.5 12th Gen Intel
    i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 55 Wh
    HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA
    SD 8cx Gen 2 5G, Adreno 680, 46 Wh
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga G1 20QA001RGE
    i7-1160G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 44.5 Wh
    Battery Runtime  
    -12%
    -43%
    -37%
    22%
    -37%
    Reader / Idle
    2268
    2185 
    -4%
           
    WiFi v1.3
    706
    707 
    0%
    480 
    -32%
    447 
    -37%
    874 
    24%
    506 
    -28%
    Load
    209
    145 
    -31%
    96 
    -54%
     
    251 
    20%
    112 
    -46%
    H.264          
    685
     

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