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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) offers a high-resolution Mini LED display, better build quality, and superior speakers, which makes it ideal for tasks that require a high-quality screen and audio output, like content creation. Its Apple M3 chip provides competent performance for general use, engineering, and 3D work, though it may lag behind in more GPU-intensive tasks. With a longer battery life, it's suitable for being on the move, but it's somewhat heavier than the HP EliteBook 845 G9. On the other hand, the EliteBook comes with more RAM, making it better for multitasking, and a Windows 11 Pro operating system, which is often preferred for enterprise environments. It offers a good balance of features for general and business use at a somewhat lower price point. However, it lacks display quality and battery life compared to the MacBook. If portability, battery life, and display quality are top concerns, considering the MacBook could be a good choice, while the EliteBook may be better for those looking for more RAM and a Windows-based business laptop at a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its Apple M3 processor and 8GB of RAM, alongside its high-resolution Mini LED display with exceptional color accuracy, is well-equipped for tasks in engineering and design that demand both performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is 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.
Screen Quality
9.2
7.1
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high-resolution display and excellent brightness, provides crisp visuals and vivid colors for general use and engineering tasks, while its wide color gamuts ensure accuracy crucial for design work. The HP EliteBook, also with good resolution and brightness, offers clarity and color quality suitable for general use and professional design applications, yet falls short for both brands on 3D applications due to the lower refresh rates. For customers focused on 3D work, such as gaming or animation, neither laptop's screen refresh rate is ideal, potentially leading to less fluid motion and slower response times during intensive tasks.
Battery
17.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.7
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) with its higher screen quality and longer battery life provides an excellent viewing experience for longer periods, making it ideal for general use; it is also aided by a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for smooth multitasking. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while slightly less portable and offering a shorter battery life, compensates with more RAM and very good build quality, alongside a sufficient CPU and screen for general tasks, contributing to its suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a more powerful integrated GPU designed for higher graphical tasks and a higher screen refresh rate, which benefits 3D applications and smoother visuals, whereas the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a less powerful GPU and a standard refresh rate but can run a wider range of poplar games because it supports Windows.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 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 | 17 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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