The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and productivity software, which is adequate for general use, but the screen’s limited color gamut may not display the full spectrum needed for high-precision engineering and design applications. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides a sharper and brighter display that enhances the user experience for both general computing and professional design work due to its wider color coverage and high-resolution panel, ensuring accurate color representation. For gaming and 3D purposes, however, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and quick reaction times; gamers and 3D designers should consider laptops specifically tailored for these demands.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $500 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is ideal for general use with its larger screen and ample storage, whereas the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers superior portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making both laptops suitable for everyday tasks, though the HP might appeal more to those frequently on the move. Both laptops provide adequate CPU and RAM for common applications, high-quality screens for clear visuals, while emphasizing different aspects of user experience—screen size for the ASUS and ease of carrying for the HP.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a capable GPU and a decent screen refresh rate, handles gaming and 3D tasks adequately, making it a fair choice for casual gamers or light 3D work. Meanwhile, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while not primarily designed for gaming, also offers sufficient graphics performance and screen clarity to manage similar tasks, though neither are top-tier gaming machines.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU capabilities which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks; its larger screen also offers better visual clarity for design work. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, though slightly less powerful in its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Radeon graphics, compensates with greater portability, a brighter and more color-accurate screen, and is still very capable for engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 Vivobook 16 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16 or the HP EliteBook 845 G9
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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