The slim design means you'll barely notice the Dragonfly in your bag, and the sturdy exterior ensures it'll survive frequent trips between the home and office. HP's robust build is all the more notable when you consider that this laptop weighs 2.49 pounds and it's only 16mm thick. We have no qualms about its ability to survive in the real world – the Dragonfly's MIL-STD-810H testing ensures that it'll withstand drops, temperature changes, liquid and dust ingress and other extreme scenarios. There's only a tiny bit of flex in the base and screen, which is to be expected in a small, slim laptop, and it's better here than many contemporaries. Happily, this notebook isn't just about good looks. The laptop opens to a 180-degree angle, which aids collaborative working and viewing – although the Dragonfly G3's form factor does set it apart from the preceding G2, which was fully convertible. The edges are curved, the sleek HP logo on the lid glows with a chrome-effect finish, and the display's bezels are very slim. The aluminum and magnesium alloy on the outside comes in a slate blue color that isn't far removed from a deep gunmetal grey, and 90% of the metal in the casing is recycled – a boon for anyone who wants their tech to come with a side of environmental know-how.īelow the keyboard there's smart, indented Dragonfly lettering, and above the typing gear there's a subtle speaker grille. The Dragonfly G3 is a great-looking laptop. You'll have to pay around $2,000 to get your hands on this impressive, versatile notebook, though, and that's not cheap – other machines with competitive specifications are often far cheaper. In practical terms that means buyers get a top-notch 5MP webcam with noise cancellation and face tracking to impress on video calls. There's a renewed focus on home and hybrid working with this notebook, too, which is no surprise.
And on the inside, HP's latest deploys a 3:2 display, a new Intel Core i7 processor and plenty of security features. For a long time if you wanted a business laptop you had to either choose an ugly machine packed with features or a stylish notebook that skimped on practicalities, but the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 tries to balance both.įrom an aesthetic point of view the G3 is instantly impressive – it's hewn from magnesium and aluminum alloy and it's covered in classy touches.