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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 is slightly more expensive than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and provides better performance for 3D, machine learning, and gaming tasks due to a superior graphics card. However, the EliteBook 845 G9 offers better portability, higher battery life, and is more suitable for general business use with a more professional appearance. If price is a concern and you primarily perform general use tasks or need longer battery life and portability, you may lean towards the EliteBook 845 G9. On the other hand, if you need greater performance for graphics-intensive applications and gaming, the Acer Nitro 16 is more appropriate despite being less portable and having shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance because it is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, capable of hardware ray tracing and higher frame rates with a 165Hz screen refresh rate, compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9's more modest AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. While the HP EliteBook may excel in a professional environment with its premium build, the Acer is tailored more towards gaming needs.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 outclasses the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, which are coupled with a larger, high-refresh-rate screen. The HP EliteBook, while still suitable for engineering, offers a lesser AMD Radeon GPU and the more port-friendly, professional appearance more suited to business environments, but it has a smaller screen and a lower refresh rate, prioritizing portability and battery life over raw performance.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 offers vibrant colors and clarity with high resolution and ample brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and professional applications like engineering and design, where color accuracy is key. However, its lower refresh rate affects gaming and 3D modeling, where smoother visuals are crucial. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 also provides quality viewing experiences for general use and detailed work with its good resolution and color reproduction, yet similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to its less-than-optimal refresh rate.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,050
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 16, with its higher performance CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, is better suited for demanding tasks and casual gaming, though its larger size and weight compromise portability compared to the sleeker HP EliteBook 845 G9, which provides good CPU performance for everyday tasks, superior portability due to its lighter weight, and longer battery life for extended use away from power outlets. Both laptops have comparable RAM and storage for multitasking and data storage, quality keyboards, and high-resolution IPS screens with good color coverage, though the HP EliteBook has a slight edge in screen brightness and color accuracy, making it better for tasks where visual detail is key.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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
7.7
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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 Nitro 16 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 16 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,050 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2023
"Video editing, rendering and, of course, gaming represent the Nitro 16's core competencies with a Ryzen 7 7735HS and GeForce RTX 4070 providing the necessary power. Both chips run at consistently high clock speeds. A fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the required storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Nitro 16 AN16-41, Acer has a well-specced, mid-range gaming laptop in its portfolio."
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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