The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its high-end processor and powerful graphics card; however, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is more portable with a longer battery life and adequate performance for general use and engineering tasks, alongside professional appearance. The ASUS is more expensive but excels in high-demand tasks, while the HP balances cost, portability, and professional use. Consider the primary use and whether mobility or power is your priority when choosing between them. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU and GPU performance, making it more suitable for demanding applications, although it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which provides ample performance for general use with better portability and longer battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go usage. Both laptops have quality screens and sufficient RAM, but the ASUS stands out for intensive tasks at the cost of ease of carrying and using away from power outlets, while the HP balances adequate performance with mobility.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
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 G18 is very 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
8.9/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for engineering and design with its powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, ideal for compute-heavy tasks and 3D rendering, complemented by a high-resolution, color-accurate display; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while also suitable for engineering with its AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon GPU, offers greater portability and longer battery life, making it a good choice for on-the-go professionals who still need competent performance for design work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
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 G18 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
8.7/10
7.1/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 offers a high-resolution display and bright screen, making it excellent for detailed work in engineering and appealing for everyday tasks; however, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides decent resolution and brightness for general and engineering tasks, with suitable color accuracy for professional design work, but again lacks the high refresh rate gamers desire. For anyone doing graphic design or CAD, either laptop's color gamut coverage will complement their work, but for gaming, both may fall short in providing the smoothness that higher refresh rates deliver.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 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 G18 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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