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HP Dragonfly G4: A Complete Review
Anna-Marie Brittain
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April 4, 2024
The need for high-performance, reliable business laptops are on the rise as complex work environments grow. Trusted business PCs are often required for remote and hybrid work, work-from-home, and mobile work situations.
For the latest flagship business laptop designed for efficiency and built for collaboration, check out the new Dragonfly G4 announced at CES 2023.
Introducing the HP Dragonfly G4
The 4th-generation of HP’s Dragonfly laptop series shows just how focused HP is on delivering a business laptop that professionals can rely on, regardless of their work setting. The Dragonfly G4 can handle the workload whether it’s used for work from home, set up in a cafe, or are back in the hectic office.
The high-end laptop raises the bar on flexible placement and viewing angles. You can use the ergonomic 180-degree hinge to fold the screen flat or lean it at an angle. Be hands-free during video calls, conferences, and Zoom meetings. You can stage it on your desk or table so multiple viewers can watch your display.
HP Dragonfly G4 specs
The HP Dragonfly G4 comes with Windows 11 Pro and the highly-anticipated 13th Generation Intel® Core™ processor, which is prepared to handle any complex projects work will through at you.
There’s plenty of storage available, as well. It offers up to 2TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state storage, and up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM for consistent performance. The laptop includes support for WiFi 6E, which supports faster internet speeds on at 6 GHz band. With Bluetooth 5.3, you can easily connect your favorite noise-canceling headphones or other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
The 5MP camera is made with an 88-degree field-of-view (FOV) for a great angle every time you record. Its Bang & Olufsen sound system incorporates discrete audio amplifiers and dual top-edge microphones. Expect immersive, clear sound every time you are in a meeting, creating video content, or listening to music.
This lightweight laptop is highly portable, weighing about 2.22 lbs and measuring 11.7 x 8.68 x 0.65 inches. It also comes in two colours, natural silver or slate blue.
Enhanced graphics
Content creators, gamers, and professionals looking to increase their productivity will benefit from the Intel Iris® Xe graphics. The exceptional GPU and integrated graphics bring content creation, gaming, and productivity to another level.
The advanced GPU and graphics help support fluid designing for creators. If you’re keen on smooth visuals, intense video effects, or a rich gaming experience, the Dragonfly G4 checks all those boxes.
Display options
The Dragonfly G4’s superb graphics and high-resolution display provide the user with more viewing options. You can choose between two 13.5-inch IPS Full HD+ 1920x1280 displays. Both include optional touch and anti-glare features, and one of the versions includes HP Sure View Reflect.
The 13.5-inch OLED display option is a 3K 2K (3000 x 2000) touchscreen. On top of the excellent picture, this OLED display includes new power-saving features. They were already considered energy-efficient screens, but now you can save more energy even when you’re running on battery.
All three choices offer something unique and will meet your creative and analytical needs. No matter which one you choose, expect stunning picture quality and vibrant graphics.
Accommodating ports
Need to connect multiple devices to get work done? The HP Dragonfly G4 is built with one USB-A and two USB-C ports. Easily make your laptop a hub for all your important projects. The Nano SIM card reader slot is also optional for models with cellular capabilities.
There’s a convenient HDMI 2.0 port that is perfect for connecting an HD monitor - which is great for a dual-screen setup. It also includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack for your audio accessories of choice.
HP Dragonfly G4 highlights and features
The HP Dragonfly G4 is built with the latest generation of Intel Core processors. In addition to powerful hardware performance, HP made notable software improvements. It includes Windows Hello, which uses the IR webcam and fingerprint sensor to verify the right person is using the laptop.
These types of built-in privacy and safety mechanisms make this business laptop ideal for bringing work home with you, or along on business trips and leisure travel.
The new power-saving features and premium video experience are highly anticipated upgrades that any freelancer, professional, gamer, and tech-savvy fan can appreciate.
Power efficiency
HP is focused on designing a business PC that can deliver optimal energy levels while handling heavy use. The Dragonfly G4 achieves this goal with Smart Sense and Intelligent Hibernate features.
Smart Sense enables your PC to run quietly while keeping the hardware cool during normal operation. The more demanding the tasks, the more it will increase performance to keep up. Smart Sense essentially optimizes the thermals based on your use.
Intelligent Hibernate allows your PC to save even more power when it’s not being used. Of course, PCs have various types of standby or rest modes that are meant to save battery life. With this feature, however, the laptop adapts to your specific usage patterns. Not only does it go into deep hibernation mode when you’re not working on it, but it also learns when you’re ready to start up again. It quickly transitions to modern standby mode and instantly responds when you’re on deck.
Enhanced video experience
Professionals who spend most of their time in the office are finding that access to smooth video software is part of their daily routine. The 5MP webcam now includes a multi-camera feature. Connect a second camera and use both cameras simultaneously. Have a presentation planned for the firm? Use one camera to speak and the other to showcase any graphics, documents, slides, and more. You can use picture-in-picture mode or stream content side-by-side.
The new HP Keystone Correction allows automatic cropping of the camera frame. When sharing visuals or data, just crop the frame to only show the content you want people to see. When you connect multiple monitors with built-in cameras, you can speak into both. Thanks to the new Auto Camera Select feature, facial tracking technology will zero in on you. That means it will detect which camera you are looking into and automatically switch its focus to you.
Want to position the secondary webcam above your laptop? Maybe you need an aerial view of your documents while you speak. Regardless of where you place that other camera, your face will remain centre stage. The face tracking software makes it easier to maintain the best possible angle every time you have the audience’s attention.
The Dragonfly G4’s camera settings also include appearance filters. HP added a new natural tone option in these filters, so you can worry less about not looking your best. Stay looking great during those Zoom calls, gaming collaboratives, or Microsoft Teams meetings.
Collaborate with ease
It’s frustrating to keep up with digital face-to-face meetings or video check-ins when you don’t have a user-friendly platform. HP took those challenges into account and designed this business laptop for easy and stress-free collaboration.
The HP Dragonfly G4’s camera settings include backlight correction, so you remain visible during any video session, regardless of how well-lit the work area might be. The video features are designed to make your face front and centre, no matter if you are under fluorescent lights, the dim light of a desk lamp, or working in front of a bay window.
The multi-camera design of the HP Dragonfly G4 makes digital speaking events, video meetings, and everything in between a breeze. Taking full advantage of the camera settings will enhance each video experience. It can also make those professional, group projects run smoothly. For example, set up the dual camera and speak to your colleague on one while using the second one to show important charts, reports, and other documents.
Office essentials for remote and hybrid work
The HP Dragonfly G4 is a premium business laptop fit for any work environment, from a bustling office to a quiet workstation at home. As with most workspaces, a reliable, pro-level laptop is just one part of the whole picture.
Why not complete your desk layout? Maybe it’s time to upgrade your home office. Now that you have a powerful laptop with multi-camera capabilities, you can invest in equally impressive headsets, sound bars, speakerphones, and video conferencing tools from HP.
