For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning display, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a strong contender. Its OLED screen offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it ideal for media consumption and light photo editing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc GPU provide ample power for general use and some light gaming or creative work. However, it's not the best choice for intensive engineering tasks or high-end gaming, and it has limited upgradeability.
On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is built for productivity and offers better performance for demanding tasks with its AMD Ryzen 5 6650U processor and Radeon 660M graphics. It also has more RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and more demanding software. The IPS screen, while not as vivid as OLED, still delivers good color accuracy and a higher contrast ratio, which is better for working in well-lit environments. It's also more expandable regarding RAM and storage, and the inclusion of Windows 11 Pro makes it a solid choice for business users. The EliteBook's build quality and keyboard are top-notch, and it has better connectivity options, including more USB-C ports. However, it's slightly heavier and thicker, which might affect its portability.
In summary, choose the ASUS for its superior display and sleek design if your primary use is general computing with some light creative tasks. Opt for the HP for its superior performance, especially if you need more RAM and better graphics for work-related tasks, and don't mind a bit of extra weight for enhanced connectivity and upgrade options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 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
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$899
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.3/10
4.2/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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
7.7/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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 Vivobook S 14 OLED and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"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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