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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The HP 14" Laptop is a budget-friendly option that's less expensive with basic performance suitable for general use, but if you need enhanced performance for more intensive tasks such as engineering or 3D rendering, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while more expensive, offers higher specs and better screen quality. The EliteBook also has a longer battery life and additional features like a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, making it a good fit for professionals who need a more complete package. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop 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 overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has less RAM, a less powerful CPU, and a lower quality screen with less color accuracy and brightness compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which affects its performance for general use. The EliteBook also offers better battery life, a higher resolution display, and additional features like a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, making it more suited for users needing improved usability and performance.
Engineering and Design
6.0
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has more basic specifications like an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU, integrated Vega 7 GPU, and 8GB RAM, which make it just fair for engineering and design tasks, while the screen quality is average with lower color space coverage, impacting high precision work.
Content Creation
7.0
7.6
4.6/10
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 HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
7.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.3
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" Laptop's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks and office applications, but it may not offer the wide color gamut that professionals need for engineering and design, leading to fair quality in these aspects. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 steps up with enhanced resolution and brightness that benefits general and professional use, plus it likely has a wider color gamut that's crucial for accurately displaying detailed designs and renders. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates which are not ideal for the smooth visuals required in high-paced gaming and complex 3D environments, thus resulting in poor screen quality for these uses.
Battery
8.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
6.0
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$414
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $414 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.3
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because their graphics capabilities, driven by AMD integrated graphics, are modest and suited for less-demanding games or 3D tasks; additionally, they both have standard 60Hz screen refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness in fast-paced scenes, when compared to screens with higher refresh rates commonly found in dedicated gaming laptops.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$414 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | 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 | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 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 | 265 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 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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