When deciding between these two laptops, it's crucial to consider your needs. If affordability, decent performance, and portability for everyday tasks and light work are your priorities, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is more suitable. However, if you require top-of-the-line performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you don't mind investing a significant amount more and dealing with less portability due to its larger size and weight, the MSI Titan GT77 will offer that heightened level of processing power and advanced graphics capabilities. The Titan also boasts a larger and higher-resolution display, which is great for detailed work and entertainment, though it could mean a tradeoff in battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 offers significantly higher performance thanks to its top-tier CPU, substantial RAM, and superior screen quality which is ideal for demanding tasks and immersive visual experiences, but this comes at the cost of portability and a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-move use. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9, while providing adequate performance for everyday tasks, focuses on better portability and longer battery life, which benefits users who prioritize mobility and all-day use without frequent charging. Both laptops cater to different user needs—high performance with the MSI Titan GT77 versus mobility and battery endurance with the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
10.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its AMD Radeon 660M GPU and standard refresh rate, provides a decent but not top-tier gaming experience, whereas the MSI Titan GT77's Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and higher refresh rate display make it superior for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Titan's Mini LED screen offers better quality over the EliteBook's IPS display, contributing further to its primacy in gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
10.0/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is suitable for engineering and design due to its capable processor and Radeon graphics which handle multitasking and basic graphical tasks well, along with a high-quality, vivid IPS display making it portable and great for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
9.1/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 a good balance of resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant display, but the MSI Titan GT77 excels in screen quality with its higher resolution and brightness, giving sharper images and more vivid colors. In engineering and design, although both laptops provide adequate color accuracy, the MSI Titan GT77's superior coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it more suitable for professional color work and detailed designs. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and MSI Titan GT77 fall short as their lower refresh rates do not match the smooth visuals demanded by high-speed gaming and fast-moving 3D rendering.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
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Cost
$740
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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