The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is more expensive and tends to offer better performance, build quality, and portability compared to the Lenovo V15, making it more suitable for demanding tasks and frequent travel. However, the Lenovo V15, while less expensive, provides adequate performance for general use and has a larger screen. The HP model has higher-resolution display and longer battery life, but it's smaller and lighter; if you prioritize a larger display and don't mind the added weight, the Lenovo might suit your needs at a lower cost. The decision will depend on your budget and whether you require a laptop for intensive work or general activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.3/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 outperforms the Lenovo V15 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks, along with a higher-quality IPS screen that provides better color accuracy and viewing angles. Although both have the same amount of RAM, the EliteBook's overall hardware and premium build, coupled with its efficient heat management and lower operating noise, offer a more reliable and quieter working environment, which is essential for engineering and design work.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.1/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo V15 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
5.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a balanced screen with higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering, while also covering a wider color spectrum for design work. However, it lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth 3D work, which can be critical in gaming. The Lenovo V15's screen, offering lower overall quality, falls short in both resolution and color accuracy for professional applications, and its refresh rate is not optimized for gaming or 3D content creation.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
6.7/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo V15 are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their moderate GPUs, both having the AMD Radeon 660M and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 respectively, and both featuring standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz. The EliteBook comes with an IPS screen known for better color and viewing angles, while the V15 has a TN panel, which often has lesser quality in color and viewing angles, but they similarly impact gaming and 3D performance due to the equally moderate screen qualities and refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo V15 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 V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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