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Updated January 12, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
Since the ASUS Zenbook 14 is typically less expensive than the HP EliteBook 845 G9, you would save money while still obtaining a capable machine for general use. If your priority is to maximize portability and battery life for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the Zenbook is a good choice. However, if you require robust performance for engineering work, complex 3D applications, machine learning projects, or gaming, and you don't mind spending more, the HP EliteBook would likely offer superior computing power. Be aware, though, the EliteBook's increased performance may come with a tradeoff in terms of decreased battery life and added weight, which could affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its OLED screen, offers vibrant colors and contrast for multimedia use, yet it falls short on battery longevity compared to HP EliteBook 845 G9 which boasts significantly higher battery life and doubles the RAM for multitasking efficiency, making it superior for general use; additionally, the EliteBook’s larger storage capacity and professional Windows version contribute to its enhanced overall performance and suitability for business applications. While both have similar portability, the ASUS’s fair heat management and port noise may affect comfort during extended use, areas where the HP notably excels, ensuring quieter operation and better temperature control.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 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.
When considering the ASUS Zenbook 14, its very good screen quality for general use and engineering comes from having a high-resolution display with strong color accuracy, including wide color gamuts, making it well-suited for tasks that require precise colors and detail. For the HP EliteBook 845 G9, the screen quality is slightly lower but still quite good for general use and engineering due to a good panel with respectable color coverage and brightness, though it may not be as vivid as the Zenbook. However, both laptops have poorer screen quality for gaming and 3D applications because of their lower refresh rates, which are less optimal for the fast-paced visuals and smoothness required in those scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 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.
Cost
$300
$740
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a higher screen refresh rate and an OLED screen, which may provide better visuals during gaming and 3D tasks compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9's lower refresh rate IPS screen. However, even though the HP EliteBook has a slightly less capable GPU, it compensates with a stronger CPU, which could enhance performance in certain scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 provides a vivid OLED display for detailed design work, complemented by Intel's integrated graphics for lightweight engineering tasks, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 combines a high-resolution IPS screen with the powerful AMD Radeon GPU, better accommodating demanding engineering applications. Both laptops ensure solid performance with capable processors and ample memory; however, the ASUS boasts a striking screen quality whereas the HP provides more robust graphical support and longer battery life for extended use in engineering projects.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.1/10
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 Zenbook 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.
Software Development
7.2
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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