
Only the MacBook Air M2 came close to that mark at 75.9% while the X1 Yoga (71.1%) and X1 Carbon (69%) look muted by comparison, let alone the Chromebook average of 59.3%. The colorimeter in the lab agreed with me as the Elite Dragonfly reproduced 79.3% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Regardless of the reasoning, you get an HDMI 2.0 port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, and a microSD card slot on its left side. The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook has an incredible collection of ports compared to the average Chrome OS laptop, but given its business focus that is perhaps to be expected. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (12.4 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches, 2.5 pounds) is notably lighter, but larger the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches, 3 pounds) rounds out the group.

Length is its one clear advantage over its competitors with the MacBook Air M2 (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches, 2.7 pounds) coming in thinner and lighter.
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It also makes it pretty serviceable as a tablet, which given the excellent Android app support on Chrome OS, is relevant if you are looking for more than just web-based options.īreaking the size down by the numbers, the Dragonfly is 11.6 x 8.7 x 0.65 inches and 2.8 pounds. The 3:2 aspect ratio of the display makes the 13.5-inch Dragonfly a bit narrower than the competition, so it will fit into any laptop bag and is more convenient for those times when you don’t have a large workspace available. Above the keyboard is the speaker grille for the stereo Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers.

The fingerprint sensor is recessed just below the arrow keys on the right side and the haptic touchpad dominates the lower half of the deck. Opening the lid, you have a full-size island-style keyboard with a function row above it. Better yet, it’s made up of 90% recycled magnesium for both the top cover and keyboard. The magnesium and aluminum construction of the Dragonfly makes it both lightweight and durable, meeting the MIL-STD 810H standards for durability that should make it an excellent option for frequent travelers. HP’s chrome logo and accents around the hinges stand out against the dark-grey lid of the Dragonfly, adding a bit of interest to an otherwise staid look. I called it the “corner office Chromebook” as it will have no problem sliding in next to high-end business laptops like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook does you the courtesy of looking as expensive as it is. (Image credit: Laptop Mag) HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook design
