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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Screen Quality
7.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen for general use.
For general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. Their displays are also well-suited for engineering and design, with color ranges that can accurately represent a wide spectrum, essential for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are common, neither laptop has screens designed for high refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness of the experience.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 with an AMD Radeon GPU is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, although both laptops have similar high-quality screens with a 60Hz refresh rate which is standard for general use but not ideal for high-end gaming that benefits from faster refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.7
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 6650U CPU and AMD Radeon 660M GPU, which are powerful for engineering software and have adequate screen quality for design work, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga features an Intel i5-1130G7 CPU and Intel Iris Xe GPU, providing a balance of performance and portability with a high-quality screen for detailed design tasks. However, the EliteBook prioritizes raw performance which can be beneficial for more demanding engineering applications, and the ThinkPad prioritizes portability and versatility with its 2-in-1 design, while both offer sufficient RAM for multitasking and decent build quality including keyboards and speakers.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP EliteBook 845 G9 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.42" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.82" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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