If you prioritize a sleek and lightweight laptop for business and general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, designed with portability and battery life in mind, would be a great choice. On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop to handle gaming, 3D rendering, or other graphics-intensive tasks, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" with its larger screen and powerful graphics capabilities would be more suitable despite being heavier and with potentially shorter battery life. Consider your primary use and whether mobility or high-performance computing is more important for your daily tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 660M graphics card and a display that refreshes at 60Hz, which are adequate for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, making it better suited for a more immersive and responsive gaming experience and complex 3D applications.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.0/10
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 Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for software development, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offer displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals for tasks like browsing, reading, and video streaming. In engineering and design, the clarity and accuracy of colors are crucial; while both laptops provide decent color coverage, professionals may seek devices with broader color gamuts that align more precisely with industry standards. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not deliver the smoothest experience, where faster screen updates can provide an edge in high-motion scenarios.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with a balance of CPU performance, ample RAM, and high-quality display, is suitable for everyday tasks and work applications, boasting good portability and long battery life to suit users on the go. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers strong CPU and ample RAM for demanding applications and gaming, with a larger screen that enhances visual experience but compromises on portability and battery life, making it a better fit for stationary use where power is readily available.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.6/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
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 EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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."
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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