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Laptop 13 (2023)
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EliteBook 845 G9
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Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

8.7
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
7.7
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
472.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.

Gaming and AI

6.8
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
6.3
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2256 x 1504
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 Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

8.2
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.

Content Creation

8.4
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.

Software Development

8.5
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for software development, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.

Screen Quality

7.4
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
7.1
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
472.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Framework Laptop 13 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
12.0 Hours
The Framework Laptop 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
Very Good
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability, though the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,699
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
$740
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has a price of $1,699 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

7.8
Laptop 13 (2023)
EliteBook 845 G9
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has good build quality.

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How the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Framework Laptop 13 (2023)HP EliteBook 845 G9
Framework Laptop 13 (2023)HP EliteBook 845 G9

GENERAL

Price
$1,699
$740
Release Date
May 1, 2023May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62''12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76''
Weight
2.95 lbs3.09 lbs
Width
11.7"12.42"
Depth
9.01"8.82"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7840UAMD Ryzen 5 6650U
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours12 Hours
Battery Capacity
61 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.5"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2256 x 15041920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
472 nits402 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108/10
Portability Score
8.8/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1440p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

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Wired

Scott Gilbertson | July 2023
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."

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 Framework

Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.

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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