The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is typically less expensive than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and has a similar general use performance. However, the Lenovo offers a higher resolution touch screen, a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics, making it better for 3D work, machine learning, and even light gaming. The Lenovo also has a higher battery capacity but is slightly heavier and less portable. Both laptops have 16 GB of RAM and backlit keyboards, but the Lenovo's screen is slightly larger and brighter, and it also offers hardware ray tracing and DLSS support. If budget is a concern and you prioritize battery life and portability, the HP may be your choice. For those needing higher performance for tasks like engineering or gaming, despite the higher cost and weight, the Lenovo might be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.7/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen 5 processor, integrated AMD Radeon graphics, and high-resolution IPS screen. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 excels with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and a higher resolution touch display, providing superior performance for engineering tasks and visual design work, albeit being slightly less portable and having a noisier operating environment.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offer crisp, vivid displays with enough brightness and high resolution, making text clear and colors pop, which is satisfying for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, both have a broad color coverage that ensures accurate color representation essential for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth movement and fast-paced visuals that gamers and 3D designers rely on.
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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a strong balance of performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 16GB RAM, coupled with strong battery life and portability, making it suitable for general use. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 steps up with a higher-resolution touchscreen, more storage, and an advanced AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which leans towards a premium experience with better screen quality and performance, albeit at a slightly heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
Get a great deal on the HP EliteBook 845 G9 or the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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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