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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a larger screen, more gaming-focused features such as a higher refresh rate and dedicated graphics, making it better for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive tasks. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, impacting portability. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is lighter with a longer battery life and a higher-resolution screen, better suited for general use and portability. It's also tailored for business environments and includes a more professional appearance. The EliteBook is slightly less expensive, but if gaming and performance are priorities, the additional expense for the ASUS could be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1
6.3
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
8.3
7.2
9.2/10
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 A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers superior processing power with a high-end AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks that require intensive graphics and computational capabilities, but this comes at a cost of heavier weight and larger size. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a moderate-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated GPU suitable for lighter engineering work, delivering a more portable package with higher screen resolution and quality, but it may struggle with highly demanding graphics tasks.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.1
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a crisper image and more vivid colors with higher resolution and brightness compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the HP EliteBook shines again with better color accuracy, supporting wider color gamuts essential for precise work in applications that demand true-to-life color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's lower refresh rate hampers the ability to render fast-moving visuals smoothly, which is less ideal for an immersive gaming experience, even though its screen may be sufficient for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 features a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics, making it very good for tasks ranging from general productivity to gaming, but it's relatively heavier and less portable. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while offering good general use performance with a competent CPU, stands out for its superior portability and longer battery life, plus a higher resolution screen that's beneficial for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.1
7.6
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7
7.7
9.2/10
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 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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Sebastian Jentsch | July 2022
"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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