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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a high-resolution display, strong build quality, and is well-suited for creative professionals with demanding software needs. However, it is less portable due to its size and weight, and upgrades are costlier. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is a business-oriented laptop with good portability and enterprise-level security features. It provides easier serviceability and potentially better battery life, favorable for extensive travel or long workdays. If your priority is powerful multimedia editing or design apps, the MacBook Pro is an excellent choice despite its lower portability. In contrast, if you value portability, long battery life, and business features, the HP EliteBook may suit you better, even at a slightly higher price point. Remember that the operating system difference between macOS and Windows could also influence your decision based on the software compatibility with your workflow. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 boasts a high resolution and higher brightness, along with an IPS panel which delivers wide viewing angles and vibrant colors, making it superior for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate the MacBook Pro's wider color gamut, covering most of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which ensures accurate color representation for professional design work. However, for 3D applications where refresh rate is paramount, both the MacBook Pro and the HP EliteBook fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the high refresh rates favored in gaming and 3D modeling environments.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a high-resolution display and a larger screen, which is great for productivity and media consumption, but it's heavier and less portable than the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which has a very good portability score thanks to its lower weight, albeit with a smaller screen size and lower resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.3
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics supports better screen quality and GPU performance suitable for 3D work, but its operating system limits game compatibility, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 with AMD Radeon 660M graphics offers ample performance for gaming and 3D on Windows, with access to a broader range of games but with a less powerful GPU and lower screen quality compared to the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its Intel i7 processor and AMD Radeon Pro GPU, offers high performance and a superior screen with more vivid colors for tasks like video editing and design work, alongside an operating system favored by many creative professionals; however, it's heavier and less portable than the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which also has a strong AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon GPU, making it capable for engineering applications, with added benefits of lighter weight and potentially lower noise given its smaller size and form factor.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be 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
7.9
7.7
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 720P | 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 | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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