HP Dragonfly G4 Review | A premium business laptop that stands out
The Hindu
HP Dragonfly G4 has a 13.5-inch touch-enabled display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 400 nits brightness
HP’s Dragonfly series is known for its portability and performance features. In that line, the company has unveiled touch-enabled Dragonfly G4, starting at ₹2,20,000, a price that is sure to raise eyebrows as buyers can opt for an Apple MacBook Pro instead. But we see HP’s Dragonfly has some unique strengths.
The HP Dragonfly G4 impresses with its sleek and lightweight design. Weighing just over a kg and measuring 297.4 x 220.4 x 16.4mm inches, this laptop is easy to carry around. With its slim profile and two colour options-- natural silver or slate blue-- the Dragonfly G4 exudes a professional and modern aesthetic. One of its standout features is its versatility in placement and viewing angles. With the ergonomic 180-degree hinge, users can fold the screen flat or slant it at an angle, providing flexibility for various work scenarios.
Following a minimalistic and clean design, the laptop is equipped with a versatile selection of ports to accommodate various connectivity needs. It features two Thunderbolt 4 ports with USB4 Type-C support, offering high-speed data transfer. There is a SuperSpeed USB Type-A port with a 5Gbps signalling rate and an HDMI 2.1 port. For those who require cellular connectivity, there is a Nano SIM card slot. And there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio accessories.
The laptop features a 13.5-inch diagonal touch-enabled display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, offering an immersive viewing experience. It comes with a WUXGA+ display with 400 nits brightness. Additionally, there is a WUXGA+ Sure View Reflect option, which provides a high brightness of 1000 nits and an anti-glare surface for improved visibility, particularly in bright environments.
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For those seeking exceptional picture quality, the Dragonfly offers a 3K2K OLED or LCD display with 400 nits brightness, which delivers vibrant and sharp visuals. Users can select the best one for their purpose, ensuring an optimal viewing experience for work, entertainment, or multimedia activities.
The HP Dragonfly G4 boasts a full-size backlit spill-resistant keyboard featuring DuraKey technology, an integrated power button, and a programmable key. The responsiveness of the keys is spot-on, providing a satisfying typing experience with very little sound. The keys felt pleasantly clicky, allowing for precise and efficient typing. The bright backlighting ensuring comfortable typing even in dimly lit environments, thus increasing accessibility.
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