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Updated January 10, 2024·
For everyday use and portability, both the Dell Latitude 5431 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are similarly priced but the HP has double the storage and a longer battery life which is quite beneficial for those who need more space and less frequent charging. Meanwhile, the Dell has a slightly larger battery capacity but weighs a bit more. Both have a 14-inch display, but the HP offers a slightly better screen resolution and aspect ratio, potentially providing a better viewing experience. If a high-quality webcam matters, the HP stands out with better ratings. For performance in general use, engineering tasks, and 3D/machine learning, they are approximately on par, although specific software needs might benefit from either the Dell's or HP's particular hardware configurations. Neither is ideal for intensive gaming despite being suitable for premium business use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP EliteBook shines with a higher resolution and brightness, ensuring sharper and more vibrant displays compared to the Dell Latitude, whose fair screen provides adequacy but lacks that extra clarity and luminance. In engineering and design, the HP EliteBook likely covers a wider range of colors with better fidelity, making it superior for tasks requiring precise color representation, while the Dell provides a satisfactory experience but falls short for color-critical work. However, neither laptop excels for gaming or 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, though they can manage basic tasks; just don't expect the smooth visuals that dedicated gaming laptops would offer.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5431, with a competent Intel CPU and ample RAM, provides good general use capabilities, and its larger battery size supports longer usage, but it has less storage and a lower screen resolution than the HP EliteBook 845 G9. On the other hand, the EliteBook 845 G9 offers a higher-resolution screen with a more modern aspect ratio and greater storage capacity, alongside an AMD CPU that ensures smooth operation for daily tasks, with an edge in portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Latitude 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5431 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics units which, while capable, are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs and consequently, offer limited performance for intensive gaming workloads. Additionally, both have screen refresh rates of 60Hz which are standard for productivity but not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5431 is suitable for engineering and design with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM for multitasking, and a 1080p screen, but compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, it has lower screen resolution and color accuracy. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its AMD CPU and Radeon graphics, offers more storage, a higher screen resolution which better supports detailed work, and superior color coverage which is beneficial for design accuracy, at the cost of being marginally less portable than the Dell model.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Dell Latitude 5431 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
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 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 Dell Latitude 5431 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
Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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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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