The ASUS ROG Strix is tailored for high-end gaming and demanding tasks, offering robust performance, which is reflected in its higher price and usually heavier build, potentially compromising portability and battery life. In contrast, the HP EliteBook prioritizes a balance between performance and portability, likely featuring a more business-friendly design, longer battery life, and a lower cost, but it may not handle intensive tasks such as advanced gaming or 3D rendering as well as the ASUS. Choose the ASUS if performance is critical and you're less concerned with budget and carrying weight, or select the HP for greater mobility, battery efficiency, and value for general use and business applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
For high-performance gaming and 3D tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate provide smoother visuals and faster frame rates, which are crucial for a great experience. While the HP EliteBook 845 G9 can handle some gaming and 3D applications, its GPU is less powerful and the refresh rate is lower, leading to less fluid gameplay and rendering, despite having a decent CPU and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
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 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and powerful GPU, excels in demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, and its superior screen quality enriches any visual engineering work, though it may be less portable and noisier under load. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while also equipped with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering tasks, has a lesser GPU and screen quality but is more portable and offers a quieter operation, and a higher-quality keyboard and speakers for better overall user experience.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
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 Strix G16 (2024) 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
8.8/10
7.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 ASUS ROG Strix G16 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and panel type providing vivid colors and sharp details, essential for detailed work and media consumption. Its strength in engineering and design displays comes from wide color gamuts that accurately represent various hues, crucial for precision tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, this laptop's lower refresh rate might lead to less fluid motion, making it less suitable for fast-paced games where smoothness is key. Conversely, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers similar benefits for general use and engineering with a quality display that balances color accuracy and clarity but shares the limitation of a less optimal refresh rate for gaming and 3D scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
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 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,599
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-performance CPU and abundant RAM, excels in demanding tasks and provides an immersive experience through its superior screen quality, but at the expense of battery life and portability due to its gaming-oriented design. Conversely, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a balance with respectable CPU performance, adequate RAM, and a focus on portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users, though it may not match the ASUS in screen vibrancy or raw power.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) 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
7.8/10
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 (2024) 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 (2024) 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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