Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 involves consideration of your budget and computing needs. The Vivobook 17 is more affordable, yet offers a large 17-inch display, adequate for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. However, it has less storage and memory compared to the EliteBook, which might limit performance for more demanding applications. The EliteBook, while more expensive, provides a more powerful processor, better graphics, more memory and storage, making it better suited for intensive tasks like engineering software, and it is also more portable due to its smaller 14-inch screen and lighter weight. Moreover, the EliteBook has a higher-resolution screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which can be advantageous for productivity tasks. If cost is a primary concern and your tasks are relatively light, the Vivobook 17 offers good value, but if you need higher performance for more demanding work and prefer a more portable device, the EliteBook might warrant the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a superior experience for general use with a more capable processor, double the RAM and storage, and a significantly brighter screen with better color coverage compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17. Despite the larger screen, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is less portable, has a shorter battery life, and falls behind in screen quality, all contributing to its fair assessment for general use, whereas the HP's good assessment is bolstered by its very good portability and longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
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
6.9/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use such as browsing and watching videos, the HP EliteBook stands out with a crisper image and better brightness, enhancing the viewing experience, whereas the ASUS Vivobook provides a satisfactory display but with less clarity and lower brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, the HP EliteBook presents more accurate colors which are essential for professionals who rely on precision in color-critical tasks, while the ASUS Vivobook may not be as suitable due to its limited color range. In contrast, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D since both lack high refresh rates, but the HP's better resolution and panel type make it a slightly more favorable option, even though gamers would typically look elsewhere for more specialized machines.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is equipped with Intel i3-1220P UHD Graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, resulting in fair gaming and 3D capabilities; however, it won't deliver top gaming performance. Meanwhile, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its AMD Radeon 660M graphics and the same 60Hz refresh rate, also offers fair performance for gaming and 3D uses, but like the ASUS, it's not optimized for high-end gaming.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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