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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 will depend mainly on the balance you seek between performance, display quality, portability, and price. The ASUS typically costs more and comes with an OLED screen, which provides vibrant colors and deep blacks for an impressive visual experience. In contrast, the HP has an IPS screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, offering more screen real estate that can be valuable for productivity tasks. Performance-wise, the two laptops are likely similar, but the HP includes more RAM, which can be beneficial for multitasking and more demanding tasks. The ASUS is lighter and thinner, making it more portable, while the HP's slightly larger size and higher weight might impact its portability but may also suggest a more robust build. Additionally, the ASUS is equipped with an older Ryzen 7 5700U processor, compared to the HP's more recent Ryzen 5 6650U. The HP also comes with a slightly better battery capacity, which may translate to longer use between charges. Operating systems differ as well, with the ASUS running Windows 10 Home, and the HP with Windows 11 Pro—a newer version that may offer enhanced features and better security. In summary, go for the ASUS if you prefer a more portable device with a standout display and don't mind spending a bit extra, whereas the HP could be a better option if you prioritize a larger, higher-resolution screen, more RAM, and potentially better battery life for a somewhat lower price. Keep in mind the potential advantages of the newer operating system and processor with the HP, which could offer better future-proofing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.1
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 likely has a higher resolution and brighter display, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for reading text and watching videos, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers good quality, but with slightly less impressive sharpness or brightness. In engineering and design, the ASUS Zenbook displays colors more accurately with its wider color gamuts, crucial for precision in work that demands color fidelity, outshining the HP EliteBook slightly in this respect. However, for 3D work and gaming, the ASUS falls short with a lower refresh rate compared to what's required for smooth motion, making both laptops less suitable despite reasonable resolution and panel types.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$890
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its OLED screen and lighter build, offers a superior visual experience and greater portability but has a less powerful CPU and half the RAM of the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which provides better multitasking capabilities and a larger screen that's beneficial for productivity, though it is a bit heavier and thicker. Both have sufficient storage and quality construction, with the HP EliteBook featuring a slightly longer battery life, enhancing its usability for those needing to work longer without access to power.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU and a 60Hz OLED screen, which is fair for gaming and 3D, but may not handle more intensive tasks as well as dedicated gaming laptops. Similarly, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a 60Hz IPS screen, offers a reasonable experience for casual gaming and 3D applications, but it won't excel in heavy graphics use compared to higher-end gaming devices.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.2
5.8/10
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 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.6
7.6
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
HP EliteBook 845 G9
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Sebastian Jentsch | July 2022
"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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