Choosing between the HP EliteBook and the MSI Stealth depends on your needs; the EliteBook offers a balance of performance and portability at a lower price, making it suitable for business and general use, while the MSI Stealth, being pricier, provides higher performance suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning but is less portable due to its size and weight. If you prioritize portability and value, the HP may suit you; if you need advanced graphics capabilities and can handle less portability and a higher cost, the MSI is the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
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
305.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with a strong CPU and ample RAM, is efficient for everyday tasks, offers good screen quality, and is easy to carry, with a battery life that supports mobile use throughout the day. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its superior CPU and larger RAM, excels in more demanding applications, and its high-quality screen makes it ideal for detailed work, though it trades off some portability for its enhanced performance and may have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for high-end gaming and demanding 3D tasks, whereas the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its superior GPU and higher refresh rate, is tailored for more graphics-intensive applications. Even though both have quality CPUs and screens, the MSI's focus on graphics performance makes it the preferred choice for those seeking top-tier gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
9.1/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a balance of performance and mobility with a competent CPU and ample RAM for engineering tasks, along with a high-quality screen, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio surpasses it with superior CPU, RAM, and a high-end GPU that help in more demanding design work, despite being less portable and potentially noisier under load. Both have good keyboards and speakers, but the MSI's screen is notably better for precision work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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 offers good screen clarity and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio provides an even clearer and brighter display, enhancing the overall user experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI has superior color accuracy and range, covering wider color gamuts essential for professional color work, whereas the HP provides competent but less exceptional color coverage. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D tasks because they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visual content.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
"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."
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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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