The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is less expensive and offers reliable performance for everyday tasks and business applications, with good battery life and a portable design that's suitable for professionals on the move. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, though more expensive, provides higher performance ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, and other intensive tasks, thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics. It has a higher resolution display with a faster refresh rate, which could be an advantage for graphic designers and gamers, but this means it will be heavier and may have shorter battery life compared to the HP. Consider the HP for cost-efficiency and portability or the Lenovo for demanding applications and a superior visual experience. 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 Slim 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a less powerful GPU, the AMD Radeon 660M, and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is considered very good for these tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which enable smoother visuals and better graphics performance.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.4/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i boasts a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it very good for engineering and design tasks which require substantial processing and graphical power, and it also has a higher resolution screen which provides clearer image details. However, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 with an AMD CPU and GPU, while still suitable for engineering tasks, trades off a bit of this performance for better portability and a higher quality keyboard, making it a reliable choice if mobility and typing comfort are also considerations.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9's display offers clarity and vibrant colors essential for general tasks and engineering work, with high resolution and sufficient brightness, but it lacks the high refresh rates sought by gamers for smooth visuals. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while similar in resolution and suitable brightness for everyday use, doesn't meet the color precision required by professional designers nor the refresh rates crucial for gaming. Both laptops fall short for 3D and gaming mostly due to lower refresh rates, despite adequate resolution and panel quality for other uses.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair 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 Slim 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a good balance for general use with its capable AMD Ryzen processor, substantial RAM for multitasking, quality IPS screen with high brightness and color accuracy, coupled with its exceptional portability due to light weight and a longer battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while also suitable for general use, provides a more powerful Intel CPU and advanced Nvidia graphics for more demanding tasks, a larger and higher resolution screen, and double the storage, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.8/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Get a great deal on the HP EliteBook 845 G9 or the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
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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