Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs HP Dragonfly G4
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and HP Dragonfly G4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HP Dragonfly G4 is the cheaper of the two at $1,799 versus $1,999, a difference of about $200. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while HP Dragonfly G4 is praised for featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
Buy the HP Dragonfly G4 if…
- →Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- →Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- →HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
HP Dragonfly G4
Pros
- Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
- 5G optional for always-connected mobility
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
Cons
- Very expensive for a 13-inch ultrabook
- U-series CPU throttles quickly under sustained workloads
- Small 54 Wh battery limits unplugged endurance
- Limited port selection — no SD card reader
- OLED touch display attracts smudges
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | HP Dragonfly G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 0.99 kg |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 13 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 10-core (2P+8E) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | Intel Core i7-1365U |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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