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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good choice if you're looking for a cost-effective laptop with a slightly larger screen and a decent battery life, suitable for day-to-day tasks and some light productivity work. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, while often somewhat more expensive, offers a more compact design for better portability, a sharper screen with a higher resolution, and professional features like Windows 11 Pro and additional ports, which might be particularly beneficial for business users or those requiring more robust performance for multitasking. Both laptops provide similar storage and memory, but preferences in brand, design, and specific features will guide your final choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- The Acer Aspire 5 15 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 with its 16 GB RAM, Intel i5 CPU, and Iris Xe graphics is equipped for engineering tasks, complemented by its IPS display for decent screen quality; its larger size slightly reduces portability compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which offers similar RAM and a AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, but with the more powerful AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a higher resolution screen, enhancing on-screen detail and color accuracy for design work.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear, vivid display for tasks like browsing the web, using office applications, or watching videos, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers better resolution, brighter display, and higher quality panel ideal for these purposes, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 provides a satisfactory but less impressive experience. For professionals in engineering and design who need accurate colors and wider color ranges for their work, the HP EliteBook stands out with better support for color spaces like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which the Acer Aspire may support less comprehensively. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or working with 3D content, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, although both can handle moderate 3D tasks, the screen may not be as responsive or detailed as specialized gaming models.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$480
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 are good for general use due to their capable CPUs and adequate RAM, which facilitate smooth multitasking and efficient handling of everyday tasks. While both feature high-quality IPS screens with similar resolution, the EliteBook stands out with a higher color accuracy and brightness, and it also offers better portability and longer battery life, which may be important for users who are frequently on the move.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 15's Intel Iris Xe graphics and the HP EliteBook 845 G9's AMD Radeon 660M both provide moderate gaming and 3D capabilities, with neither standing out for top-tier gaming performance. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates which are adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for high-end gaming which benefits from higher rates; the HP offers better screen quality, impacting the overall visual gaming experience positively compared to the Acer.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 15 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Aspire 5 15
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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
HP EliteBook 845 G9
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Sebastian Jentsch | July 2022
"The high-end version of the HP EliteBook 845 G9 with a Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS, 32GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD packs a lot of power, but is still quiet and cool enough to operate in noise-sensitive environments. Quiet, cool and drawing on a massive 40 watts from the APU at the same time, however, is not possible. The 14-incher only has a single-fan solution and it only just manages to keep an near unthrottled Ryzen 9 in check."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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