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Updated January 10, 2024·
You should consider the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 if you're looking for a highly portable laptop with a top-tier display and touchscreen capability. Its screen offers better resolution and color accuracy, making it excellent for media and general use. However, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 may be more suited to your needs if you prioritize longer battery life, higher build quality, and a better keyboard and webcam—useful for business applications and frequent video calls. Furthermore, the EliteBook is typically less expensive than the Zenbook. Both are comparable in performance for general use, but keep in mind that neither is optimized for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.1
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize vivid colors and sharp images for everyday tasks and professional design work, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is superior due to its higher resolution and wider color coverage. However, for gaming or 3D applications, its lower refresh rate means it won't handle fast-moving visuals as smoothly as some specialized laptops. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides balanced quality for daily and professional use, but it also falls short for gaming and high-speed 3D work due to a refresh rate that's not ideal for those purposes.
Battery
10.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is noted for general use due to its high-resolution touchscreen display, which provides excellent visual clarity and versatility for tablet-like interaction, alongside a potent Intel CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, all in a lightweight and thin design that boosts portability and is supported by a decent battery life. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a similar RAM capacity and a capable AMD processor for smooth performance, with a slightly larger screen and better battery life, albeit at a higher weight, and features a superb keyboard and good speaker quality, tailored for professional environments where these elements are often appreciated.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
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 Flip S13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 have fair performance in gaming and 3D tasks because they are equipped with integrated GPUs, which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for general use but may not provide the fluidity desired by gamers and for smooth 3D rendering. Despite having high screen quality, their CPUs, while capable, are optimized for general professional use rather than the high demands of modern gaming or intensive 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to its high-resolution touchscreen and capable Intel i7 CPU with integrated Iris Xe graphics, which supports intricate visual work, alongside robust RAM and large storage.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
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 Flip S13 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 Flip S13 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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