If you prioritize gaming or tasks like 3D modeling and video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 with its more powerful graphics card is a better choice, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if you're looking for a lighter, more portable laptop with a longer battery life for business applications, general use, and travel, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which also offers a higher build quality and a better webcam, would better meet your needs. Keep in mind that the ASUS laptop is typically slightly more expensive and is more suitable for intensive gaming, while the HP is slightly less expensive and better for general business use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
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 Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is superb for engineering and design primarily due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and 3D rendering, alongside its high-quality screen with greater brightness and refresh rate, enhancing visual detail and smoothness. Whereas the HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its professional build, offers good performance with a capable AMD processor and an integrated GPU, as well as a high-contrast screen for sharp visuals, and it is more portable and provides better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go engineering work.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offer pleasing visuals, as they have sufficient resolution, brightness, and panel quality that make everyday tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and document editing comfortable to the eye. In engineering and design, users may find both models to be quite suitable because they cover a broad spectrum of colors, accurately displaying hues which is critical for tasks like graphic design or video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops fall short since their refresh rates are lower, and for content that moves quickly on the screen, the fluidity and responsiveness are not as high as some gaming-specific laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-quality screen, ample RAM, and a strong CPU suitable for demanding applications, making it a solid option for general use; however, it's less portable due to its size and weight, and its battery life is shorter than some alternatives.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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