The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers superior performance suitable for gaming and intensive tasks with its high-end graphics and powerful processor, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9. If gaming or demanding programs are a priority and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, the ASUS could suit you. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option with longer battery life and better portability for everyday tasks and light work, the HP EliteBook may be the better choice. Keep in mind the EliteBook also offers a higher resolution display but with a smaller screen size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate which is ideal for smooth gameplay and 3D rendering, making it superior for these tasks compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which comes with a less powerful AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design because it has a high-performance CPU and GPU, making it suitable for demanding tasks, but it is heavier and thicker, making it less portable than the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which has a sufficiently capable CPU and GPU for engineering, higher screen resolution and brightness for better visual work, and is lighter and more compact hence more portable, though possibly less optimal for intensive graphical applications.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both laptops offer ample brightness and resolution, ensuring clarity and detail for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. In engineering and design, they both cover a broad color spectrum, providing accuracy needed for tasks that involve color-sensitive work like photo editing or CAD software. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops make them less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and quicker response times are crucial for an optimal experience.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers solid performance with a higher-capacity GPU and a larger battery, making it reliable for more demanding tasks, but it's heavier, which affects portability. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, while having a smaller battery and less potent GPU, is lighter with higher screen resolution and better screen colors, thus providing a comfortable and vivid display for everyday work and better portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Battery
11.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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