The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is more expensive but offers performance suitable for intensive business tasks due to its high-quality screen, better keyboard, and premium design. The Lenovo Yoga 6 costs less and is slightly more portable with a touchscreen display, making it a good option for everyday use and mobility, although its keyboard and colors may not be as refined as the HP's. Both have similar battery life and hardware suitable for general use, engineering, and light media creation, but the HP has a slight edge in build quality and thermal management. If price and portability are crucial, consider the Lenovo, but for a better overall professional experience, the HP could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1/10
6.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and bright display for everyday tasks such as browsing and document work, the HP EliteBook's superior resolution and brightness offer a more comfortable user experience than the Lenovo Yoga 6. For engineering and design, the HP EliteBook's wider color gamuts ensure more precise color reproduction, which is crucial for professional photo editing and graphic design, giving it an edge over the Lenovo. However, if you're into gaming or working with 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, though their resolutions and panel types are adequate for moderate use.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$860
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is well-suited for general use thanks to its efficient Ryzen 5 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM for multitasking, and high-quality IPS display, all within a reasonably portable and durable package with good battery life and very good scores for keyboard and build quality. The Lenovo Yoga 6 also excels in general use with a more powerful Ryzen 7 processor, similar memory and screen features, a touch-enabled display that adds versatility, slightly better battery life, but sacrifices slightly in keyboard quality, all packaged in a highly portable and convertible form factor.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9's fair gaming and 3D abilities are due to its AMD Radeon 660M GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers similar capabilities through its integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 graphics and the same 60Hz refresh rate. However, the EliteBook's screen is marginally larger, and the Yoga 6's screen is touch-capable, affecting your choice depending on the preference for screen size or touch functionality.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.0/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
12.5 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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