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HP Dragonfly G4

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The HP Dragonfly G4, released in Spring 2023, is HP's flagship premium 13.5-inch business ultrabook — the fourth generation of the Dragonfly line and the direct successor to the Elite Dragonfly G3. Note that HP quietly dropped the "Elite" prefix from the branding this generation, so on the box, the bottom sticker, and in system information your laptop is simply labeled "HP Dragonfly G4" even though it's the same premium business-tier product line. The G4 keeps its predecessor's award-winning 90% recycled magnesium chassis, sub-1 kg starting weight, 5MP webcam, and 3:2 display, upgrading only the internals to Intel's 13th Gen "Raptor Lake" U-series processors with new HP Smart Sense power management. Because HP configured this model with a wide spectrum of processor, memory, storage, display, and connectivity combinations throughout its 2023–2024 retail run, your exact build determines its final resale price. Select your components using our tool above to view an instant cash offer for your exact device, or start from our HP Dragonfly trade-in page.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • Intel Core i5-1335U — 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz boost, 12MB cache
  • Intel Core i5-1345U vPro — 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 4.7 GHz boost, 12MB cache
  • Intel Core i7-1355U — 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 5.0 GHz boost, 12MB cache
  • Intel Core i7-1365U vPro — 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 5.2 GHz boost, 12MB cache
  • All 13th Gen U-series (15W). Unlike most business laptops of this era, the Dragonfly G4 does not offer P-series (28W) processor options

Graphics (GPU)

  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics (on all i5 and i7 configurations)
  • No discrete GPU option — the Dragonfly G4 is an ultrabook, not a workstation

Memory (RAM)

  • LPDDR5-6400 soldered to the mainboard — non-upgradable, factory maximum 32GB
  • Factory options shipped in 16GB or 32GB capacities
  • The 32GB configuration is only available paired with the i7-1365U vPro processor

Storage

  • Single M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB factory shipping capacities
  • Optional self-encrypting (SED) drives on select business SKUs

Display & audio

Display

All Dragonfly G4 displays are 13.5-inch panels with a 3:2 aspect ratio — the same taller working area as a Microsoft Surface Laptop, and unusual among business ultrabooks. Three panel options: standard WUXGA+ (1920 × 1280) IPS non-touch, 400 nits; WUXGA+ (1920 × 1280) IPS touch, 400 nits with optional HP Sure View Reflect privacy filter; or the flagship 3K2K OLED (3000 × 2000) touch, 400 nits with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. All panels are anti-glare.

Audio

Quad-speaker system tuned by Bang & Olufsen with dedicated user-facing tweeters and a world-facing pair, plus dual microphones with HP's AI Noise Reduction for video calls.

Ports & connectivity

Despite the sub-1 kg weight, the Dragonfly G4 keeps a professional-grade port loadout — including a full-size HDMI 2.1 and a drop-jaw USB-A port (a hinged design that lets a full-size USB-A fit through a chassis thinner than the port itself).

Left Side
  • 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) USB Type-C ports (each supports DisplayPort 1.4 output, up to 40 Gbps data, and Power Delivery — either port can charge the laptop)
  • 1× HDMI 2.1 video output
Right Side
  • 1× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 drop-jaw port
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
  • 1× Nano-SIM card slot (present only on 4G LTE / 5G-enabled configurations)
  • 1× Wedge-shaped security-cable slot (Kensington)

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 Bluetooth 5.2 Optional 5G / 4G LTE mobile broadband

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

4-cell 68 Whr lithium-polymer battery — a single battery option across every factory configuration. Ships with a compact 65W USB-C GaN charger with HP Fast Charge (up to 50% in 30 minutes). HP Smart Sense automatically balances performance and cooling to extend runtime.

Camera & mic

Impressive 5MP FHD (1080p) webcam — one of the sharpest webcams in any business laptop of this era. IR sensor for Windows Hello facial recognition. New generation features include Multi-Camera Support (use two cameras simultaneously), Auto Camera Select, Keystone Correction for filming physical whiteboards, and HP Be Right Back for privacy on video calls.

Keyboard & touchpad

Full-size backlit chiclet keyboard (2-level backlight) — widely praised in reviews as one of the best typing experiences in any 13-inch laptop. Fingerprint reader integrated into a dedicated key. Large glass Precision touchpad with optional collaboration keys for zoom/mute during calls.

Build & sustainability

CNC-machined chassis of 90% post-consumer recycled magnesium, MIL-STD 810H tested for durability. Available in two color finishes: Slate Blue and Natural Silver. EPEAT Gold registered and Energy Star certified. Ocean-bound recycled plastic in speaker components.

Weight

Starts at just 999 g (2.2 lb) for base configurations — one of the lightest business laptops ever made. Weight rises slightly on OLED and 5G configurations.

Dimensions

297.4 × 220.4 × 16.4 mm (11.71" × 8.68" × 0.65"). Curved "pillow corner" edges finished with diamond-cut accents.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm my laptop is the HP Dragonfly G4 and not the Elite Dragonfly G3?
This matters a lot because the Dragonfly G4 and its predecessor the Elite Dragonfly G3 have physically identical chassis — same shape, same weight, same Slate Blue or Natural Silver finish, same keyboard, same 5MP webcam. Only the internals differ. The two most reliable checks: (1) Flip your laptop closed and read the label printed on the bottom cover — the G4 says "HP Dragonfly G4", while the G3 says "HP Elite Dragonfly G3" (the word "Elite" is the tell). (2) Check the processor generation: open the Start menu, type "About your PC," and read the CPU line. A 13th Gen Intel Core processor (model number starts with "13", such as i5-1335U or i7-1365U) confirms the G4. A 12th Gen chip (starting with "12", like i7-1265U) means you have the G3. You can also enter your 10-character HP Serial Number at support.hp.com to pull up the exact factory configuration. For pictures showing exactly where these markings sit, see our guide to finding your HP laptop's model number.
02 Can I trade in a Dragonfly G4 that came from a company fleet or has HP Wolf Security enrolled?
Yes, we regularly purchase enterprise-decommissioned units and are equipped to handle them. Before shipping, please confirm that the laptop is no longer registered to a corporate MDM (Microsoft Intune, Jamf, or similar), that any HP Wolf Security enrollment has been released, that any BIOS password has been cleared, and that Windows is either signed out of all Microsoft/Azure accounts or reset to factory. Units still locked to an enterprise BIOS or an active HP Sure Recover / MDM enrollment can delay your payout because we cannot fully test them. If you're not sure whether your unit is corporate-managed, check for a BIOS asset tag in the BIOS setup screen at boot — its presence usually signals a fleet unit. We also buy Dragonfly G4s with cracked screens, worn batteries, missing keys, or other operational issues; simply select the matching condition in the quote tool above.
03 Should I wipe my SSD or remove it before shipping?
Please don't open the laptop. The Dragonfly G4's premium magnesium chassis uses tiny Torx screws and a glued speaker assembly, and DIY disassembly commonly damages ribbon cables — which would significantly reduce your final quote. Instead, back up your personal files to an external drive or cloud service, sign out of your Microsoft, HP, and any corporate accounts, and ship the laptop with the SSD installed. Our technical team performs certified, multi-pass data sanitization on every incoming drive as part of standard intake, and we handle self-encrypting (SED) drives that many business SKUs shipped with. Review the exact steps we take on our data erasure protocols page.
04 Which specs raise my Dragonfly G4 trade-in value the most?
Many people don't realize how much per-configuration variance affects a used premium ultrabook's cash value. For the Dragonfly G4, the biggest levers are (1) the display panel — the flagship 3K2K OLED touchscreen is a several-hundred-dollar factory upcharge that carries substantial value into resale; (2) the memory configuration — because the LPDDR5 RAM is soldered and non-upgradable, a factory 32GB unit is worth substantially more than the base 16GB, since a buyer cannot add RAM later; (3) storage — a 1TB or 2TB NVMe SSD beats the base 256GB by a wide margin; (4) the presence of optional 5G/LTE mobile broadband, a factory-only feature that adds a real premium in the used market; and (5) vPro-enabled processor tiers (i5-1345U, i7-1365U vPro), which are targeted at enterprise buyers. For a deeper picture of the used HP laptop market, see our 2026 guide to selling your used HP laptop online.
05 Many people don't know Gadget Salvation exists — what's the turnaround for my payout?
Many people don't realize that professional trade-in services like ours pay real cash — not HP store credit — for used premium ultrabooks like the Dragonfly, and often at rates that beat the effort of listing on eBay or dealing with corporate resellers. Our process takes minutes: select your configuration and condition above to lock in an offer, ship the laptop with our free, fully insured prepaid UPS label, and once your Dragonfly arrives at our diagnostics lab and our intake team completes internal component functional testing, payment is approved within two business days. Payout channels cover rapid electronic avenues such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and CashApp, alongside traditional paper checks delivered straight to your mailbox. If you're decommissioning multiple units from a business fleet, our bulk trade-in program handles quantity quotes and logistics for you. See the full breakdown on our how it works page.