The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium option with a strong gaming and engineering focus, featuring more powerful graphics for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or gaming; however, it's more expensive and offers less battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is more budget-friendly, with excellent battery life and build quality, making it suitable for general use and business environments, yet it may not handle intensive graphics tasks as well. Choose the ASUS if top-end graphics and performance are crucial, otherwise the HP might better align with needs for longer battery life and general productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
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
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
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
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in gaming and 3D tasks because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, ideal for smooth visuals and fast-paced action. Conversely, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, with a more modest AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers fair gaming and 3D performance, prioritizing other professional features over top-tier gaming specs.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design with its more powerful CPU and GPU, which makes it highly capable of handling demanding software, while its superior screen quality with higher brightness and color coverage enhances visual work. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, while also good for engineering and design, has a moderate CPU and GPU in comparison, and its screen quality is less impressive; however, it offers a quieter operating noise and is slightly more portable due to its lower weight.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.4/10
7.1/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out due to its high-resolution display and brightness, offering a crisp and vivid viewing experience. For engineering and design, this laptop excels as well, providing wide color gamut coverage which is crucial for accurate color work. Conversely, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is essential for smooth motion and gameplay, making the HP EliteBook 845 G9 a comparable choice in this respect, given both have limitations for these specific tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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.
Cost
$2,500
$740
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms in general use due to its more powerful CPU and RAM, providing faster and smoother performance, alongside superior screen quality featuring a high refresh rate and touch functionality, which are key for both productivity and entertainment. However, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers longer battery life and a slightly larger screen with excellent build and heat management, making it a reliable choice for extended work sessions and travel, with its professional appearance suitable for business environments.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very 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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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