Considering the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, the HP is priced higher and offers strong performance for general use and engineering tasks. It has a slightly larger screen with wider color coverage, making it a good fit for tasks requiring color accuracy, but it's heavier and thicker, which affects portability. The Lenovo is less expensive, lighter, and thinner, enhancing its portability, and its CPU and GPU are better suited for general, 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It features a touchscreen, a higher portability score, and its keyboard and build quality are rated better. Both laptops have similar battery life and storage capabilities, but for frequent travel and better overall performance, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 would be the preferred choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 have similar screen quality.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 both boast high-resolution displays and suitable panel types that deliver crisp, clear visuals and good brightness, making them ideal for general use and detailed engineering and design tasks which require accuracy in color representation. However, their screens may not hold up as well for gaming and 3D work because they lack the high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced action. While these laptops excel in color accuracy and clarity, for gaming or 3D purposes, you might prefer a laptop specifically tailored to those needs with faster screen refresh capabilities.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with a robust processor and RAM, ensures smooth multitasking for general use, and its larger screen offers good quality visuals, while the longer battery life adds to ease of use without frequent recharging. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 provides a higher-performance processor that increases efficiency, a touch-enabled and slightly better-quality screen for more interactive use, and it's lighter, making it highly portable, although it has slightly shorter battery life. Both have ample storage, backlit keyboards for low-light typing, and manage heat and noise well, ensuring comfort during extended use.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has an AMD Radeon 660M GPU, adequate for moderate gaming but not optimal for high-end gaming or 3D applications due to its standard refresh rate and screen quality; similarly, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its AMD Radeon 680M GPU, also provides reasonable performance for gaming and 3D tasks, but it's limited by the same screen refresh rate and comparable screen quality, despite a slightly better CPU.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.3/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are suitable for engineering and design because both house robust CPUs and ample RAM crucial for demanding tasks, along with high-quality IPS screens for clear visuals. However, while the EliteBook offers a slightly brighter screen and better contrast for detailed design work, the ThinkPad provides a touch screen and superior portability, with a lighter build and a more compact form factor which may benefit professionals on the move.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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
7.7/10
7.7/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very 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 ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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