For better performance in 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, the Acer Swift X 16 with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU is a strong choice, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9. The EliteBook offers superior portability, longer battery life, and a premium business design, making it better suited for general use and business applications. Both have similar RAM capacity, midrange prices, and 16:10 aspect ratio screens, but the Acer has a larger, higher resolution display, which could benefit creative work, while the HP, being lighter with a smaller screen, could be more convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.3/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Unknown
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X 16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165, ensuring smoother visuals and better rendering performance in gaming and 3D applications, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 comes with an AMD Radeon 660M and a standard refresh rate of 60, which means less gaming and 3D capability but could be lighter on power consumption.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
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 Swift X 16 is very good for content creation, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
7.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Acer Swift X 16 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X 16 boasts a display with sharp resolution and high brightness, making it appealing for general use and detailed engineering work, where color accuracy is key; however, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications and gaming. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides a balance with a display that is sufficiently bright and crisp for everyday tasks and precise enough for professional design, though it shares a similar shortfall in refresh rate for high-frame-rate gaming and 3D rendering. Therefore, while both laptops serve general and engineering needs well, neither is optimized for the high refresh rate demands of gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X 16 has 8 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Acer Swift X 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X 16 has a price of $1,250 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X 16 to be very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The Acer Swift X 16 offers a potent CPU and a dedicated graphics card which boosts performance for demanding tasks, though its bulkier and heavier design may affect portability and it offers less battery life than the HP EliteBook 845 G9. The EliteBook, on the other hand, while providing a good balance of CPU and integrated graphics adequate for typical applications, delivers greater portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and longer unplugged usage.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X 16 to be very good for software development, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the Acer Swift X 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift X 16 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"Acer’s Swift X 16 is an excellent choice for shoppers who want a 16-inch laptop and care more for performance than attractive design or long battery life. The Swift X 16’s gorgeous OLED display, spacious keyboard, and big touchpad make it pleasant to use in basic day-to-day tasks. It also has an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, which combine to deliver good performance in a wide variety of productivity applications and games. A few minor mistakes, like poorly-placed USB-C ports that lack DisplayPort, will turn off some shoppers, but those who can accept its shortcomings will find the Swift X 16 a versatile daily driver."
"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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