When choosing between the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider that the HP EliteBook is generally less expensive and offers solid performance for general business use with good battery life and durability, making it suitable for professionals who need a reliable work machine. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige is typically better for creative professionals and power users who require high performance for tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, or machine learning, as it likely has more powerful processors and graphics capabilities. However, with the higher performance, the MSI Prestige may also have shorter battery life and may be heavier, making it less portable than the HP EliteBook. Consider if the extra cost is justified by the need for more power and the type of tasks you will be performing most often. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated very good for general use compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9 due to its higher resolution OLED screen, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a more powerful processor that can better handle a variety of tasks. While the HP EliteBook offers ample performance for everyday tasks and good portability with its lower weight, the MSI's larger, higher-quality display and increased computational power make it better suited for more intensive applications and visual tasks, albeit with a slight compromise on portability due to its heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.4/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels in engineering and design due to a higher-resolution OLED display for superior screen quality and a more powerful Intel Core Ultra processor paired with double the RAM and a discrete GPU for intensive tasks. While the HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers solid performance with an AMD processor and capable graphics, its lower RAM, standard IPS screen, and less powerful GPU make it slightly less ideal for demanding engineering applications, though it may benefit from slightly better portability due to lighter weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.5/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is 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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides a balanced display with decent resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and professional engineering designs, but falls short for gaming and 3D due to its standard refresh rate. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels with a high-resolution screen that offers wide color gamuts, ensuring detailed and accurate color representation for demanding engineering and design work. However, like the HP, it isn't ideal for gaming or 3D modeling because its refresh rate doesn't match the higher standards usually required for those activities.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$1,399
$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 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its more powerful Intel Arc 8-Cores graphics unit, outperforms the HP EliteBook 845 G9's AMD Radeon 660M, making it a better option for gaming and 3D tasks. Although both share the same screen refresh rate, which is very important for gaming smoothness, the Prestige's superior screen resolution and quality provides a more visually immersive experience.
Battery
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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