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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher resolution touchscreen and don't mind a heavier and larger device, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is an affordable choice suitable for general use and light engineering tasks. However, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while more expensive, offers better build quality, keyboard, webcam, and is lighter, making it more portable and suitable for business environments and users who need a more robust machine. Neither laptop is designed for intensive gaming or high-end 3D/machine learning tasks. Choose the Lenovo for a convertible experience with touch capability or the HP for a more traditional business laptop with higher quality components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 offer displays with resolutions and brightness levels that provide clear and vibrant images, making them suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, productivity applications, and media consumption. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops may have good color accuracy and cover a broad spectrum of colors, which is crucial for professionals who require precision in their work, but they may fall short of the highest standards demanded by color-critical workflows. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and improved responsiveness, which are critical for an immersive and competitive experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers robust performance with a Ryzen 5 CPU and 16GB RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and productivity tasks on its 14-inch high-resolution display; its light design and long battery life enhance portability and usage on-the-go. The Lenovo Flex 5 16, with an Intel i7 CPU, also provides 16GB of memory and features a 16-inch display with higher resolution for crisp visuals, but while it also presents good battery life, its larger size may reduce its ease of transport compared to the HP.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Flex 5 16, equipped with GPUs that deliver decent but not top-tier graphics performance, can handle gaming and 3D tasks adequately, although they won't match the prowess of dedicated gaming machines. While their CPUs can manage the demands of moderate gaming and both have good-quality screens, neither has a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.2
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and AMD Radeon graphics, which paired with its quality IPS display, make it a strong contender for engineering and design tasks where CPU and GPU performance are essential. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, with an Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, not only handles engineering and design workloads effectively but also provides the flexibility of a 2-in-1 design and a higher-resolution screen, which might be preferable for detailed visual work despite being heavier and potentially less portable.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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.
Cost
$740
$779
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $779.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G9 | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.42" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.82" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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HP EliteBook 845 G9
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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."
Lenovo Flex 5 16
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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