If your priority is keeping costs down while still getting decent performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a solid choice. However, for more demanding applications such as engineering software, 3D design, or more intensive multitasking, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while more expensive, offers better performance with its superior processor and double the memory and storage. The HP also tends to have a sturdier build and additional features suitable for business environments. On the flip side, both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, but the HP has a slightly higher battery capacity, which might translate to longer use between charges. Both are similarly portable, with only a slight difference in weight. Ultimately, the decision hinges on whether the performance and features of the HP justify its higher price compared to the budget-friendly ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its modest processor and RAM, and reasonable screen, portability, and battery life, may suffice for lighter tasks and those prioritizing cost over performance. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 stands out with better processing power, higher screen resolution, and superior build quality, granting comfortable long-term usage and handling more demanding applications, which justifies its higher price point.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it poor for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the HP EliteBook 845 G9 includes a more capable Radeon 660M GPU and a higher resolution display, even with the same screen refresh rate, contributing to its fair performance in the same tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers better performance for engineering and design tasks due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, double the RAM, and a more capable GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which has a less powerful Ryzen 3 processor and AMD Radeon 610M GPU optimal for basic tasks. Additionally, the EliteBook 845 G9 features a higher resolution screen with superior color accuracy and brightness, essential for detail-oriented work, whereas the Vivobook Go 14's display, although decent, falls short for professional design work.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
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 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.7/10
4.1/10
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 Go 14 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
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a more pleasing visual experience due to its higher resolution and brighter display, making everything from text to video content sharper and easier to view in various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, the EliteBook's display covers a wider spectrum of colors, ensuring that professionals who require color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD work can rely on the screen's fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops might not deliver the most fluid experience as they lack high refresh rates, although the resolution and panel type of the HP might provide a slightly better visual clarity in these scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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