HP Dragonfly G4 vs Lenovo Legion Go
The Verdict
Comparing these products reveals two distinctly different form factors rather than direct competitors. HP Dragonfly G4 serves traditional productivity with its 13.5-inch 3:2 OLED display, Intel Core i7-1365U processor, and impressive 13-hour battery life, making it ideal for business professionals prioritizing portability and screen real estate. Lenovo Legion Go targets gaming and content consumption with an 8.8-inch 144Hz IPS panel, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and detachable controllers, though battery life drops significantly to 1.5-6 hours depending on workload. Storage specs favor the Dragonfly with dedicated SSD versus the Legion's slower expandability. At $1799 versus $699, the Dragonfly justifies premium pricing through build quality, display technology, and all-day endurance. Choose Dragonfly for laptop-replacement productivity; select Legion Go for portable gaming and media consumption.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Lenovo Legion Go if…
- →Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- →144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- →Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Lenovo Legion Go
Pros
- Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- 144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
- Built-in kickstand for hands-free tabletop gaming
- FPS mode with mouse-like right controller trackball is innovative
Cons
- Very heavy at 854 g with controllers — fatiguing for handheld use
- Battery life is poor at 1.5-6 hours depending on settings
- Windows 11 is clunky for handheld navigation without a mouse
- QHD+ resolution is demanding — most games need to run at 720p/1080p anyway
- Detachable controller latency can occur occasionally
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Dragonfly G4 | Lenovo Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 854 g (with controllers) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Plastic chassis with detachable controllers |
| Dimensions | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm | 299 x 131 x 40.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| USB-A ports | 1 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | 1.5-6 hours (game dependent) |
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 49.2 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 8.8 inches |
| Type | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) |
| Cores | 10-core (2P+8E) | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-1365U | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | — | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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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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