The Gateway 14.1" is much more affordable, providing basic functionality with less power for general use, but could struggle with more demanding tasks. It has a smaller storage space and less RAM, meaning it's less suited for intensive tasks like engineering or 3D/machine learning. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, on the other hand, comes at a higher price but offers significantly greater performance, better screen quality, and a more robust feature set for professional and engineering uses. It also boasts a longer battery life, making it more suitable for travel or long work sessions without access to power. If portability and budget are your main concerns, the Gateway might suit you, but for performance in a professional or engineering context, the HP EliteBook is the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop's Intel Celeron processor, 4GB RAM, and lower screen quality make it less suitable for demanding tasks compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9's more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, 16GB RAM, and higher screen brightness and color coverage. Additionally, the EliteBook 845 G9 offers better portability with a slightly lighter build and longer battery life, impacting overall user experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Gateway 14.1" has a weaker CPU and GPU, and less RAM and storage, which limits its capability to handle engineering and design tasks effectively, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, ample RAM and storage, and a higher quality screen, making it adept for demanding tasks and better suited to the needs of engineering and design professionals. Additionally, although portability and keyboard quality are somewhat important, the HP model scores higher in these aspects, enhancing the user experience for professionals.
Content Creation
5.8/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
5.8/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
6.0/10
7.1/10
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gateway 14.1" offers an adequate display that balances resolution and brightness, making it satisfactory for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos, but the HP EliteBook 845 G9's superior display provides sharper images and better brightness, enhancing overall user experience. Engineers and designers would prefer the HP EliteBook for its wider color gamut, offering more accurate color representation crucial for precise work, while the Gateway 14.1" provides basic color accuracy that may not be sufficient for professional design tasks. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rates which are essential for smooth visuals and fast-paced action; however, their resolution and panel types only offer a moderate experience for these intense visual activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" 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
5.1/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$99
$740
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 14.1" or the HP EliteBook 845 G9
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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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