The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is often a bit less expensive than the MSI Prestige 16 and offers decent performance for general use with a long battery life, which makes it highly portable. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and adequate storage for everyday tasks, but it may not be the best choice for demanding engineering software or intensive 3D work. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16, while slightly more expensive, has a more powerful Intel i7 processor, more memory, and double the storage capacity, making it better suited for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, it does have a heavier build and shorter battery life, which may affect portability. Both have high-quality keyboards and no touchscreen, but the MSI's larger and higher-resolution screen could be more beneficial for design tasks, though it comes at the cost of a lower battery life than the HP. If budget and extended battery life are your priority and your tasks aren't intensely demanding, the HP could suit you well; otherwise, for more robust performance at a higher cost, consider the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 edges out the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use primarily because it has a faster CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, a higher resolution and larger screen for better visual clarity, and superior storage capacity. However, the EliteBook 845 G9 is more portable due to its lighter weight and has a marginally longer battery life for extended use away from power sources.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.2/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher-capacity storage, double the RAM, and more powerful CPU, which enhance multitasking and complex software handling, alongside a higher-resolution screen that provides sharper visuals. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while offering a very good keyboard and quieter operation, has less RAM and a less powerful CPU, which may limit its ability in demanding engineering tasks, even though it's more portable and has a longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for content creation, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9's display offers a balance of resolution and brightness, making it comfortable for tasks like browsing and video streaming, whereas the MSI Prestige 16 elevates this experience with a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and detail. In engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction, but the MSI model pulls ahead with more vivid colors, aiding in precise color work. However, when it comes to 3D and gaming, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$1,611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
The MSI Prestige 16 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.1/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for software development, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
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.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the MSI Prestige 16 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 MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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