The HP Dragonfly series has been making waves as one of the sleekest and most premium business laptops on the market. In this review, we break down its design, performance, battery life, and whether it’s worth your money in 2025 — especially for Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs.
1. First Impressions – Ultra-Light & Premium Feel
The HP Elite Dragonfly G4 (2025 refresh) weighs under 1kg, making it one of the lightest laptops in its class. The magnesium chassis feels sturdy, and the matte finish resists fingerprints. HP even offers eco-friendly material options, which is a plus.
Size: 13.5-inch display, very portable
Build Quality: Excellent — no flex on the keyboard or lid
Style: Minimalist, with deep blue or silver options
2. Display – Sharp, Bright & Touch-Friendly
Resolution: 2K or optional OLED panel
Brightness: 400+ nits (good for outdoor work)
Features: Anti-reflective, touchscreen, supports HP rechargeable pen
The OLED option is gorgeous for creatives, but the standard 2K panel is more than enough for business use and better for battery life.
3. Performance – Built for Work, Not Gaming
CPU: Intel 13th-gen Core i5 or i7
RAM: 16GB standard (upgradeable to 32GB)
Storage: 512GB / 1TB SSD options
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe — good for productivity, light creative tasks
The Dragonfly isn’t designed for heavy gaming or video rendering, but it’s perfect for multitasking, spreadsheets, Zoom calls, and web apps. It stays cool and quiet even under load.
4. Battery Life – All-Day Power
Up to 12+ hours on standard panel
Fast charging (50% in ~30 minutes)
USB-C power delivery works with universal chargers
This is one of the few premium laptops where you can leave the charger at home during the workday.
5. Extra Features
5MP Webcam with Auto-Framing – great for remote work
Bang & Olufsen speakers – surprisingly rich sound
Optional 5G module – work from anywhere without relying on Wi-Fi
Security: Fingerprint + IR face unlock, HP Wolf Security suite
6. Pros & Cons
Pros:
Ultra-light yet durable
Excellent keyboard and trackpad
All-day battery life
High-quality webcam for calls
Cons:
Pricey — premium specs come at a premium cost
No dedicated GPU (not for gamers or heavy editing)
OLED version drains battery faster
7. Verdict – Should You Buy It?
If you’re a business professional, student, or creative on the go who values portability, security, and premium build quality, the HP Dragonfly is one of the best laptops you can buy in 2025.
However, if you’re into gaming or need a workstation for 3D rendering, you may want a device with a dedicated GPU.
Price in Nigeria (2025): ₦1,200,000 – ₦1,500,000 depending on configuration.
