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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte G5 is less expensive and offers strong gaming capabilities with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it great for intensive gaming and engineering tasks that require a powerful GPU. However, with a heavier build and less impressive battery life, it's less portable than the HP EliteBook 845 G9. The EliteBook, while more expensive, has a longer battery life and is more portable, making it suitable for professionals on the go; plus, it has better screen colors and quality. If your priority is professional work with reliable performance and portability, the EliteBook might be more fitting, but for gaming and intensive tasks at a lower price point, consider the Gigabyte G5. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 outperforms the Gigabyte G5 in general use largely because of its higher quality screen, longer battery life, lighter weight, which enhances its portability, and a more robust RAM provision which is vital for multitasking. The Gigabyte G5, while it has a decent processor and is equipped for gaming with its graphics card, falls short with a lesser battery life and heavier build, making it less suitable for users who prioritize mobility and longevity of use on a single charge.
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.3
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
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.
Software Development
6.8
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers superior panel type, resolution, and brightness, making it better for tasks like browsing, document editing, and video streaming which are typical in general use, providing a crisp and vivid display. For engineering and design, where accurate color reproduction is critical, the HP EliteBook's adherence to professional color gamuts ensures that colors are displayed precisely, which is crucial for tasks that require color fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fast on-screen action, neither the Gigabyte G5 nor the HP EliteBook excel due to their lower refresh rates, but the higher resolution and better panel technology do not fully compensate for a less smooth visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
3.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte G5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$868
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with an Intel i5 processor, Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high refresh rate screen, making it highly suitable for engineering and design tasks that require strong graphics performance. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, on the other hand, comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, integrated AMD Radeon graphics, and a high-resolution screen, offering decent processing and visual capabilities for technical work, but with better portability and higher build quality.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Gigabyte G5 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.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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