If portability is important to you, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is lighter and has better battery life. It's a premium business laptop and is usually slightly less expensive. However, if you're focused on gaming or need more performance for 3D rendering or machine learning, the HP Omen 15 offers a more powerful processor and dedicated gaming graphics, but it comes at the cost of added weight and reduced battery life. Both devices have the same amount of RAM and high-quality displays, but the EliteBook has slightly better color coverage which could be beneficial for creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 is better for gaming and 3D applications mainly due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which create smoother and more detailed visuals compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which comes with an AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, while the CPU and screen quality are also important, it's the GPU and refresh rate that most significantly influence gaming performance, making the Omen 15 a more suitable choice for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.9/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, is calibrated for steady performance and color-accurate screen, making it suitable for design tasks, while its comparatively lighter weight and lower operating noise add to its portability and comfort of use.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, both the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the HP Omen 15 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors vibrant, which is essential for tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, however, their screen quality is deemed adequate due to their coverage of color gamuts, enabling precise color work but perhaps not reaching the top-tier displays that professionals might look for. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates are lower than what is ideal for smooth motion, although they may still provide acceptable resolution and panel quality for less demanding users.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.2/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$993
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the HP Omen 15 costs $993.
The HP Omen 15 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.6/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and HP Omen 15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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