The HP 17" Laptop is often significantly less expensive and has a larger 17.3-inch screen which is great for watching movies or multitasking, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while more costly, provides better portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, and its smaller 14-inch screen has a higher pixel density for sharper images. The EliteBook also offers a brighter screen, better color coverage, and it comes with Windows 11 Pro. For intensive tasks, the HP 17" may perform better, but for those who value portability and a higher quality display, the EliteBook is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
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
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
7.1/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
16.0 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 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
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
6.6/10
7.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 17" Laptop offers adequate resolution and brightness for typical tasks like browsing and video streaming, but its color range may fall short for precise engineering work and the slower refresh rate can hinder the smoothness desirable for gaming and 3D content. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its superior brightness and wider color gamut, provides a more accurate and vivid display for professional design and engineering applications, although it still lacks the high refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. Both laptops might not fully satisfy gamers or 3D designers due to the lower refresh rates, but the EliteBook stands out for productivity and creative professionals who prioritize excellent color representation and clear visuals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop, suitable for general use due to its larger screen, solid performance from its AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and fair portability and battery life, trades off some screen quality and portability for a lower price. In contrast, the more compact HP EliteBook 845 G9 excels in portability, has a higher-quality screen, longer battery life, and better build quality, making it a premium option for on-the-go users who need a laptop that's easy to carry without compromising on performance and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.3/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" laptop offers a decent GPU and acceptable screen refresh rate suitable for casual gaming and some 3D tasks, but it may not deliver the top tier graphics performance serious gamers seek. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, while offering a solid CPU and good screen quality, also has a GPU and refresh rate that make it capable for occasional gaming and 3D applications, but it's primarily designed for business users prioritizing portability and productivity.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.6/10
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 HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
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 HP 17" Laptop 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 HP 17" Laptop and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
"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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