The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is less expensive and offers a better battery life which is ideal for those who need to work without frequently charging. However, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides a larger storage capacity and a higher-resolution touchscreen, making it more suitable for tasks that benefit from detailed visuals and direct screen interaction, although its battery life is less impressive. Both laptops are similar in weight, but the MSI is slightly thinner, which may add to its portability. If color accuracy and a crisper display are critical for your work, the MSI might be the better option, but if extended battery life is more important, go with the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.7/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and AMD Radeon graphics, offers solid performance and a high-quality keyboard for intensive engineering and design work, though its portability is less than optimal due to a heavier build. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, powered by an Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, features a high-resolution touchscreen and is more portable, making it highly suitable for dynamic engineering tasks and presentations, albeit with a less distinguished keyboard quality.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers a balance between resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks and clear visuals in various lighting conditions, while its color accuracy serves well for engineering and design work. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides an enhanced visual experience with crisp resolution and high brightness for everyday use, and its color fidelity supports professional design and creative software demands. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which limits their ability to deliver the smoother visuals preferred in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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
8.0/10
7.4/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides a strong balance for general use with its solid processor, ample RAM, and high screen quality while being lightweight and boasting a battery life that supports an all-day work scenario. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, on the other hand, ups the ante with a higher-resolution touchscreen, larger storage capacity, and more vibrant screen, though it offers slightly less battery longevity; its 2-in-1 convertible design enhances its portability and versatility for those who need a tablet functionality as well.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.7/10
7.7/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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 MSI Summit E14 Flip 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 Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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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