HP Elite Dragonfly G4 vs HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Comparison

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HP Elite Dragonfly G4 vs HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2, two laptops by HP. HP Elite Dragonfly G4 was introduced to market in January 2023 and HP Elite Dragonfly G2 was launched in January 2021. As you can see, Elite Dragonfly G2 is 2 years older than Elite Dragonfly G4. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2 are members of HP's Elite series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Elite Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Elite Dragonfly G4	January 2023	13.5"	297.4 x 220.4 x 16.4 mm	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
HP Elite Dragonfly G2	January 2021	13.3"	304 x 198 x 16 mm	0.98 kg (2.16 lbs)
HP Elite Dragonfly Max	January 2021	13.3"	304.3 x 197.6 x 16 mm	1.13 kg (2.49 lbs)
HP Elite x2 G8	January 2021	13.0"	290 x 210.6 x 14.2 mm	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Elite Dragonfly G4 and HP Elite Dragonfly G2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
13.5" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
297.4 x 220.4 x 16.4 mm (11.71 x 8.68 x 0.65 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
13.3" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
304 x 198 x 16 mm (11.97 x 7.8 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 0.98 kg (2.16 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Elite Dragonfly G4 over HP Elite Dragonfly G2

Side Bezel Thickness	3.3 mm vs 4.8 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	13.5 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	171 ppi vs 166 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1280 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Right	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose HP Elite Dragonfly G2 over HP Elite Dragonfly G4

Weight	0.98 kg vs 0.99 kg	0.01 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81% vs ~80.6%	Larger screen area ratio
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen

Common Strengths of HP Elite Dragonfly G2 and HP Elite Dragonfly G4

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 3.0 (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 v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Elite Dragonfly G2 and HP Elite Dragonfly G4

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 vs HP Elite Dragonfly G2: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Elite Dragonfly G4 and the HP Elite Dragonfly G2.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)	0.98 kg (2.16 lbs)
Surface Area	655 cm2 (101.6 inches2)	602 cm2 (93.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.6%	~81%
Side Bezel Thickness	~3.3 mm	~4.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Blue
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the HP Elite Dragonfly G4 and the HP Elite Dragonfly G2 External Dimensions

Weight

Elite Dragonfly G4 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs), whereas the Elite Dragonfly G2 weighs 0.98 kg (2.16 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

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 0.99 kg

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 0.98 kg

Min 0.85 kg

Average 1.22 kg

Max 1.64 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 16.40 mm

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 16.00 mm

Min 7.90 mm

Average 15.38 mm

Max 19.30 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 Elite Dragonfly G4 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Elite Dragonfly G2 is 0.07 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 Elite Dragonfly G4 vs HP Elite Dragonfly G2: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1345U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i7 1365U	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	10	2
Number of Threads	12	4
L3 Cache	12 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1706	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	3144

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 Elite Dragonfly G4 and HP Elite Dragonfly G2.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	384
TMUs	40	24
ROPs	20	12

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 Elite Dragonfly G4 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the HP Elite Dragonfly G2 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Elite Dragonfly G4 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Elite Dragonfly G4 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Elite Dragonfly G2's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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 Elite Dragonfly G4	HP Elite Dragonfly G2
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.	✖ Not supported.
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	68 Wh	56.2 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Right
Charge Power	65 / 100 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters

Moreover, the Elite Dragonfly G4 boasts a larger battery capacity of 68 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Elite Dragonfly G2's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 68 Wh

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 56 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 53.1 Wh

Max 80.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Elite Dragonfly G4 and the Elite Dragonfly G2 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
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 Elite Dragonfly G4 vs HP Elite Dragonfly G2: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Elite Dragonfly G4 and HP Elite Dragonfly G2 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. Elite Dragonfly G4 has a display size of 13.5".On the other hand, Elite Dragonfly G2 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Elite Dragonfly G4 is 528cm² / 82inch² whereas the Elite Dragonfly G2's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Elite Dragonfly G4 features a higher pixel density with 171 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 171 ppi

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 166 ppi

Min 118 PPI

Average 186 PPI

Max 338.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Elite Dragonfly G2 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 400 nits

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 1000 nits

Min

30 nits

Average 438 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

HP Elite Dragonfly G4 vs HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Elite Dragonfly G4 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Elite Dragonfly G2 (v6).

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
Elite Dragonfly G2 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Elite Dragonfly G4 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2 feature 2x USB 4.0 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 Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2 feature an HDMI port. Elite Dragonfly G4 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Elite Dragonfly G2 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Neither Elite Dragonfly G4 nor Elite Dragonfly G2 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Elite Dragonfly G4 and Elite Dragonfly G2 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No