The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers increased storage capacity, higher memory, and a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor with better graphics, making it a more suitable option for more intensive tasks such as 3D modeling or machine learning. Its battery life and the overall build quality are designed for professionals requiring durability and longer work sessions without charging. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop is significantly more affordable but comes with lower storage, less memory, and an Intel Celeron processor that is sufficient for general use like browsing and office applications, but not for demanding tasks. The Jumper is also heavier, which might affect portability. If budget is a primary concern and your needs are basic, the Jumper can be a good fit, but for better performance in professional or demanding environments, the HP EliteBook is the recommended choice despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 outperforms the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, higher RAM capacity, brighter screen with better color coverage, and longer battery life, making it more suitable for a variety of tasks and mobile use. Conversely, the Jumper 16" Laptop, with a less powerful Intel Celeron CPU, less RAM, a dimmer display with lower color accuracy, and shorter battery life, is less capable of handling multiple or intensive tasks comfortably and may not offer the same level of usability and convenience on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers fair gaming and 3D performance primarily because of its more capable AMD Radeon 660M GPU, which is better suited to handle such tasks than the Jumper 16" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics 600. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the GPU plays a very important role in gaming and 3D capabilities, and the EliteBook's GPU offers significantly better performance for these activities.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
5.6/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, higher RAM, and more capable GPU, all of which are critical for demanding tasks and complex software usage, complemented by its high-quality screen offering vivid colors and sharpness.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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
6.0/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for software development, while the Jumper 16" 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
7.1/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers superior screen sharpness, color accuracy, and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks as well as engineering and design work, where these aspects help in detailed visuals and color-critical applications. However, for gaming and 3D, it falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals. The Jumper 16" Laptop, while adequate for casual use with acceptable resolution and brightness, fails to meet the higher standards required for professional engineering, design, and especially for gaming due to its limited color range and lower refresh rates.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
5.1/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$260
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"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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