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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 with its Ryzen 7 processor could be a better choice, although it is more expensive and has slightly less battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 might be more appealing if you are looking for something less expensive with longer battery life, and it also comes with Windows 11 Pro compared to the Dell's Windows 11 Home. Both laptops have similar portability, but the Dell offers 2-in-1 flexibility, functioning as a tablet and laptop, which could be advantageous if you value versatility in your device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 have displays that offer adequate clarity and brightness for tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and word processing, hence their fair and good screen quality for general use, respectively. For engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, the HP EliteBook's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gives it an edge in representing a wider range of colors precisely. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as neither has a high refresh rate that's necessary for smoother motion and a more responsive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is well-suited for general use as it offers a good balance of CPU and RAM for daily tasks, a high-quality IPS touchscreen for vibrant visuals, and a decent battery life, while its 2-in-1 design adds versatility but with a moderate weight. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 also caters to general use with a slightly lower-tier CPU, similar RAM, an impressive screen with higher brightness and color accuracy, and longer battery life, making it highly portable with its lightweight design, though it has half the storage capacity of the Dell and lacks a touchscreen.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.3
3.6/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 are deemed fair for gaming and 3D because, despite reasonable graphical performance from their integrated GPUs, they are limited by standard screen refresh rates, which are not ideal for high-action gaming that benefits from faster refresh rates. Furthermore, while both devices have similar screen quality and resolutions, it's the GPUs—the Vega 8 in the Dell and the Radeon 660M in the HP—that dictate their gaming and 3D capabilities, and neither are top-of-the-line options that one would find in dedicated gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.4
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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