The ASUS Zenbook 14X is generally less expensive and offers a higher refresh rate OLED display, which is excellent for vibrant colors and contrast, suitable for design and media consumption. However, its battery life is shorter than the HP EliteBook 845 G9. The EliteBook, while slightly more expensive, offers a solid build and a much longer battery life, making it ideal for productivity and business use, especially if you need to work on the go. Both laptops have similar storage and memory, but if professional software or multitasking is a priority, the EliteBook's AMD Ryzen processor may edge ahead in performance. The ASUS might be preferred for casual gaming due to its Nvidia MX550 GPU but isn't ideal for intensive gaming. The EliteBook's additional features like a higher webcam score and a premium business look could be persuasive for professional users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X stands out for engineering and design use due to its OLED screen which offers exceptional color range and contrast, supported by a dedicated Nvidia GPU for graphics-intensive tasks. Meanwhile, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, with robust build quality and a dependable AMD GPU, provides a solid balance of performance and battery endurance, though screen quality is below that of the Zenbook, impacting precision in design work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.1/10
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 14X 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.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a display with high resolution and brightness, making it a delight for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering, where clarity is crucial. For engineering and design, its wide color coverage caters to the precise color requirements of professional creators. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which demand smoother visuals and faster screen updates for an optimal experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X shines for general use with its strong Intel i7 processor, crisp OLED screen, and solid graphics with Nvidia MX550, although it has shorter battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, while similarly equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and ample RAM for multitasking, offers better battery longevity and an excellent keyboard, making it a strong contender for someone who values endurance and typing experience over the Zenbook's superior screen and graphics capabilities for media-related tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.3/10
3.9/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 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 14X 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 14X and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
"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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