For general use with a focus on budget-friendliness, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is a solid choice as it provides good performance with cost savings, along with features tailored for business users, such as enhanced security and a robust build. However, if your needs lean towards high-end gaming, graphic design, or video editing, you might prefer the HP Omen Transcend 14 despite the higher cost, as it offers superior graphics and processing capabilities that can handle demanding software and tasks more smoothly. The Omen's gaming-optimized features may also mean a compromise on battery life compared to the EliteBook, which is optimized for efficiency and longer use on a single charge. Moreover, the Omen's heavier build makes it less ideal for those who prioritize portability. 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 Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a balance between performance and portability, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks, but the HP Omen Transcend 14, with a more powerful CPU and superior RAM, excels in more demanding applications, although it is typically less portable and has a shorter battery life. Both have high-quality screens, but the Omen's focus on performance might mean it produces more heat and noise, which could be a drawback for noise-sensitive environments.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences, making it better suited for these tasks than the HP EliteBook 845 G9. While the EliteBook offers competent CPU performance and screen quality, these factors are not as pivotal as the GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D applications, resulting in a fair rather than good performance for such use cases.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.5/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its robust CPU, ample RAM, and superior GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering and design tasks, and its high-quality screen enhances the visual experience for intricate work. While the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is also capable with solid performance specs, it offers slightly more portability and quieter operation for everyday use, but may not match the Omen's high-end graphics capabilities for the most intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers quality visuals suitable for general tasks and engineering design work, with its high resolution and solid brightness enhancing clarity and detail, along with a strong color gamut to represent colors accurately. The HP Omen Transcend 14 also has a high-resolution display and superior color replication, making it excellent for tasks requiring precise color work in design fields. However, both lack the high refresh rates sought after by gamers and 3D professionals, which could lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering situations.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.2/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen Transcend 14 to be very good for software development, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 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."
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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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