HP Dragonfly Pro (14-Inch, 2023)

Excellent performance ; Top quality build and great keyboard ; Super bright display with capable touchscreen ; Surprisingly good (and loud) speakers

Middling battery life ; No headphone jack ; Twice the price of other good Chromebooks

The latest high-end Chromebook to shoot for the Google Pixelbook Go’s crown, the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook (2023) comes close, especially at $1,000. It’s better than the more expensive Windows version too. With a swish design, a great keyboard and...

Quality design and build ; Good productivity performance ; Full size keyboard ; Good stereo speakers

Minimal ports ; Too heavy to be ultraportable ; The support upsell

HP’s MacBook contender offers a compelling proposition for Windows users seeking a productivity champion in or out of the office. The Dragonfly Pro (2023) doesn’t have any deal-breaking weaknesses. Though it’s a bit heavy, the keyboard layout won’t be...

Excellent performance ; Beautiful HD touchscreen with HDR ; Keyboard feels great ; Solid sound and webcam quality ; 24/7 customer service is pretty convenient

Overheating and battery issues in some units ; Too pricey for its audience ; 24/7 customer service is a paid subscription after a year

The HP Dragonfly Pro has it all: great design, a lightweight and thin form factor, great performance, and a lovely display and keyboard. But some units have overheating and battery issues which, when combined with its higher pricetag, could be a...

Extremely fast ChromeOS performance Excellent, bright display Good keyboard and superior haptic touchpad Solid build quality Convenient live support

Expensive Below average battery life

“With muscle to spare and on-demand support, the HP Dragonfly Pro proves Chromebooks are ready to work.”

Speedy AMD Ryzen 7 processor ; Included macro keys add functionality and customization ; 12 months of concierge support included ; 3:2 aspect ratio touch screen with excellent brightness ; Sharp webcam

Port selection limited to Thunderbolt 3 ; No headphone jack ; Full HD display is decent but outclassed by competitors ; Battery issues in testing ; Too chunky to be an ultraportable

We like the HP Dragonfly Pro business laptop's zippy performance, customizable macro keys, and year of exclusive support, but they don't quite outweigh its meager port selection and confusing battery life results.

Ultra-bright and colorful touch screen ; High-res webcam ; Speedy performance ; VIP chat and phone support ; Fancy RGB keyboard

No audio jack ; Exclusively Thunderbolt 4 ports ; Expensive ; Super-bright screen may impact battery life ; Could stand to lose a few ounces

With a gorgeous display, a sharp webcam, and deluxe tech support, HP's Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is the most elegant ChromeOS laptop on Earth—but it should have more ports.

Great webcam ; Crisp and colorful display ; Sturdy, sleek metal design ; Good performance ; Excellent audio

Less than 10 hours of battery life ; Steep price for a Chromebook

The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is a potent and capable laptop that is heavily influenced by Google’s Pixelbook. Sleek styling, and good performance make this premium Chromebook a compelling alternative to Windows or macOS laptops.

Gorgeous design ; Roomy, high-res and bright display ; High-res 8-megapixel webcam ; Comfy keyboard with fun RGB lighting ; Haptic touchpad is awesome ; Punchy quad speakers

Pricey among Chromebooks ; Previous-gen Intel silicon ; Pen not included

Fantastic design ; Excellent premium build quality and build ; Loaded tech specs for a Chromebook ; Fantastic touch display ; Brightness level is amazing ; Fantastic webcam and tools for video conferencing ; Solid performer ; The keyboard and trackpad...

Expensive ; Battery life is good, as long as you don't turn brightness all the way up ; Thunderbolt 4 ports only, a few essentials like HDMI and SD card reader would have been nice to see

It has been a long time since I have used and reviewed a Chromebook. When I went into this review, I thought I’d find more of the same disappointments I’ve always known Chromebooks to have. And some of that still rings true, but not all of it.