The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a powerful option for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning tasks because it has a robust graphics card and a high-performance processor. However, it's larger, heavier, and its battery life isn't very long, which might be an issue if you need portability. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is more lightweight and portable with better battery life, making it well-suited for general use and business tasks. It's also more affordable but doesn't match the ASUS in terms of high-end performance for specialized tasks. Consider your primary use case and whether you prioritize performance or portability and value when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate, enhancing fluidity and detail in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is less suited for these purposes as it has a less capable AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which means it won't render games or 3D applications as smoothly or with as much detail.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design use due to its high-performance CPU (Intel i9-12900H) and powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) which outpace the HP EliteBook 845 G9's AMD Ryzen 5 6650U processor and AMD Radeon 660M graphics, making it better suited for intensive tasks that require more processing power and graphics capabilities, despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.1/10
7.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the ASUS and the HP both offer pleasant visuals with crisp images and good visibility in various lighting conditions due to their panel types, high resolutions, and brightness levels. For engineering and design, both laptops display a wide range of colors accurately, which is crucial for precise work, thanks to their adherence to professional color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their screens fall short because they don’t have the high refresh rates needed for the smoothest visual experience that fast-paced or highly detailed graphics require.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$740
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU suitable for intensive tasks and gaming, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which offers better screen quality and longer battery life for productivity on-the-go, albeit with less storage capacity.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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 Strix Scar 17 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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