HP Dragonfly Pro vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Comparison

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HP Dragonfly Pro vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Dragonfly Pro and Aero 16 OLED 2023, two laptops from HP and Gigabyte. HP Dragonfly Pro was introduced to market in January 2023 and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 was launched in January 2023. Both Dragonfly Pro and Aero 16 OLED 2023 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Dragonfly Pro and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Dragonfly Pro Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7736U
GPU: Radeon 680M
16GB Ram
314.7 x 223 x 18.29 mm (12.39 x 8.78 x 0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
354 x 255 x 18-22 mm (13.94 x 10.04 x 0.71-0.87 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Dragonfly Pro and Aero 16 OLED 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Dragonfly Pro over Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023

Weight	1.60 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.5 kg lighter
Noise Level	40.3 dB vs 55.2 dB	Less fan noise
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 8.0 cm vs 12.1 x 7.6 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $2800-3200	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 over HP Dragonfly Pro

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.2% vs ~81%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 6.6 mm	1.9 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	283 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	99.9% vs 76.6%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	96.4% vs 77.4%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	2 ms vs 50 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	15 TFLOPS vs 3.686 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	81.6 dB vs 80.2 dB	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 and HP Dragonfly Pro

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v3 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

HP Dragonfly Pro vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Dragonfly Pro and the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Surface Area	702 cm2 (108.8 inches2)	903 cm2 (140 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81%	~82.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.6 mm	~4.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the HP Dragonfly Pro and the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Dragonfly Pro weighs 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs), whereas the Aero 16 OLED 2023 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP Dragonfly Pro 1.60 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 2.10 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP Dragonfly Pro 18.29 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 22.00 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP Dragonfly Pro is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Dragonfly Pro vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 7736U	Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900H
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	8	14
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	16 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 680M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1519	1904
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9287	13394
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1550	1882
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12770	16430

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP Dragonfly Pro and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i7 13700H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 680M	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	2000 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	115 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.379 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	768	3072
TMUs	48	96
ROPs	32	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP Dragonfly Pro has a FLOPS value of 3.686 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 15 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Dragonfly Pro may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Dragonfly Pro and the Aero 16 OLED 2023, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP Dragonfly Pro	Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	64.6 Wh	88 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	96 W	240 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

On the other hand, the Aero 16 OLED 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 88 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Dragonfly Pro's 65 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Dragonfly Pro 65 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 88 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Aero 16 OLED 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Dragonfly Pro's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP Dragonfly Pro vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Dragonfly Pro and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Dragonfly Pro has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Aero 16 OLED 2023 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Dragonfly Pro is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Aero 16 OLED 2023's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aero 16 OLED 2023 features a higher pixel density with 283 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Dragonfly Pro 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 283 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Dragonfly Pro and Aero 16 OLED 2023 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Aero 16 OLED 2023 boasts a faster response time of 2.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Aero 16 OLED 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP Dragonfly Pro 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 600 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

HP Dragonfly Pro vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Aero 16 OLED 2023 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Dragonfly Pro does not have USB-A ports.
Both Dragonfly Pro and Aero 16 OLED 2023 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Dragonfly Pro and Aero 16 OLED 2023 feature Thunderbolt ports. Dragonfly Pro has Thunderbolt 3, while Aero 16 OLED 2023 has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Aero 16 OLED 2023 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Dragonfly Pro does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Aero 16 OLED 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Dragonfly Pro does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Aero 16 OLED 2023 is equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, allowing seamless connection to headphones and speakers. Dragonfly Pro does not have a 3.5mm Audio Jack.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 3	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	No	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes