The HP EliteBook 845 G9, while costing more, offers significant advantages in performance with a strong AMD Ryzen processor and ample memory, making it well-suited for intensive tasks and multitasking. It also brings better visuals with a higher resolution display, which could be important for tasks like engineering or design where screen real estate and clarity are crucial. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more affordable and still provides the necessary functionality for basic uses such as browsing, document editing, or video streaming. Its fanless design promises silent operation, which might appeal to those sensitive to noise. However, its lower-end Intel Celeron processor and minimal memory could limit its use to only light tasks, and its lower resolution screen may not be ideal for detailed work. Consequently, if you need a laptop for more demanding applications and better display quality, the HP EliteBook may justify the higher expense, while the Lenovo IdeaPad stands as a cost-effective choice for everyday use. 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 battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides a stronger performance for general use with its higher-capacity storage, more RAM, and more powerful AMD Ryzen processor compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" which has a basic Intel Celeron processor and less RAM, impacting multitasking and speed. Additionally, the EliteBook boasts a superior screen with higher resolution and better color coverage, contributing to a more pleasant viewing experience than the IdeaPad's lower-resolution TN panel, which compromises on color and viewing angles.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 delivers fair gaming and 3D performance with its AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a screen with higher resolution and better quality, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" achieves poor performance in these areas due to its weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600 (N4020) GPU and a screen of lower resolution and quality. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates which do not cater to high-end gaming needs.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
5.5/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is well-suited for engineering and design work due to its superior CPU, ample RAM, dedicated GPU, and high-quality screen, which are critical for performance and detailed visual tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" falls short for such use because of its basic CPU, minimal RAM, lower-end integrated graphics, and lower resolution screen, making it less capable of handling demanding engineering software and intricate designs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.2/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
5.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a display with higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp imagery and good visibility which serves general use well, while its wide color gamuts benefit precision tasks in engineering and design. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a display with lower resolution and brightness, resulting in less sharp and dimmer images that may not suffice for either general activities or the detail-oriented work of engineering and design. For gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the HP EliteBook is less ideal due to a standard refresh rate, and the Lenovo IdeaPad falls short as well, with both lacking the high refresh rates preferred for these tasks.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
6.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$153
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
"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."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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