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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is typically more expensive and targets business users, offering a smaller screen size for better portability, and higher performance for general usage. It excels in tasks like engineering and has a decent battery life. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 is less expensive, has a larger screen with better battery life, and is lighter, but its performance for engineering tasks and general usage isn't as high as the HP's. Both lack a number pad but include a backlit keyboard, with the HP offering white backlighting. Neither is suitable for intensive gaming but can handle general use well. If budget is a concern and you prefer a larger screen and longer battery life, the LG could be the choice, while the HP suits business professionals needing higher performance for tasks like engineering. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers higher resolution and brightness, resulting in sharper and clearer images for general tasks, as well as more accurate color representation essential for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D applications and gaming which require smoother motion. The LG Ultra 16, while providing decent resolution and adequate brightness for everyday use and professional design tasks, falls short for gaming and 3D content because of its limited refresh rate and less robust color accuracy.
Battery
12.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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.
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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 LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers solid performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, combined with a high-quality screen, making it a strong contender for general use; it's quite portable with a good battery life, ensuring productivity on the go. In comparison, the LG Ultra 16 boosts performance with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, a larger screen with good quality, and superior battery life, but with a slight tradeoff in portability due to the larger size and weight; its silent operation further enhances user comfort during general tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
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
10.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and LG Ultra 16 are fair for gaming and 3D due to their moderate graphics capabilities, with the EliteBook having a dedicated AMD Radeon GPU and the LG Ultra integrating Vega graphics into its CPU. Both laptops have similar IPS screen quality with a standard refresh rate, making them suitable for light gaming and 3D work but not ideal for high-end, fast-paced gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
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 LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a balance between power and portability for engineering and design tasks, featuring a solid processor, dedicated graphics, and high screen sharpness with strong contrast which is beneficial for precision work, yet it maintains reasonable portability. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16, with a similarly capable processor and integrated graphics that suffice for lighter tasks, leans more towards portability with a larger screen and longer battery life, but slightly sacrifices screen color quality and has a less sturdy build.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
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 LG Ultra 16 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
7.5
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 LG Ultra 16 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G9 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.42" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.82" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
LG Ultra 16
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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