For better performance in intensive tasks and more RAM, choose the HP EliteBook 845 G9; it also has longer battery life and a better webcam but is more expensive. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides an OLED screen with higher resolution and contrast, making it better for color-critical work; it's more affordable but has a shorter battery life and less powerful CPU. If portability is important, they are similar in size and weight, so it's not a deciding factor. The EliteBook is more business-oriented with additional security features, while the Vivobook has a more consumer-focused design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers an OLED screen with high color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks involving visual media, but its lower battery life and smaller storage capacity might require more frequent charging and external storage solutions for heavy users. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides double the internal storage and a more powerful CPU with additional RAM, delivering smoother multitasking and longer battery life, which is ideal for more demanding professional workloads and on-the-go use.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.7/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it comfortable for reading and multimedia consumption, while the HP EliteBook's display, though slightly less striking, still provides a clear and bright image suitable for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, the Vivobook stands out with its wider color gamut coverage, offering more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professionals working with visual media, but the EliteBook's competent color accuracy still supports most design needs well. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both laptops fall short with their modest refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate beneficial for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications, while its GPU is capable but not top-of-the-line, which might limit performance in more demanding games and 3D tasks. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a moderate refresh rate which is less ideal for fast-paced games, and its integrated GPU, though decent, similarly provides average performance for gaming and 3D purposes.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 excels in engineering and design use due to its high-resolution OLED screen which offers superior color accuracy and contrast, paired with a capable Intel i5 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics that support less demanding design applications. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 features a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics which handle engineering tasks efficiently, offers more RAM for multitasking, and maintains good portability and build quality, making it a solid choice for professionals requiring a balance between performance and mobility.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"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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