The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers better portability, longer battery life, and is less expensive, making it suitable for general professional use, especially if frequent travel is involved. However, the MSI Vector GP76 has a more powerful processor, better graphics card, and a larger, faster refresh rate screen, which is ideal for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, although it is heavier, bulkier, and with shorter battery life, so it is not as portable. The MSI is also more costly, so if performance in demanding applications is your priority and you are less concerned with cost and portability, it might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has an AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it fair for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76, with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, is categorized as very good for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.7/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 outstrips the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for engineering and design work as it boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, plus it has double the RAM, which is crucial for intensive tasks; however, it's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. Conversely, the EliteBook 845 G9 offers better portability and has a higher screen resolution for finer detail, but its performance components like the CPU and graphics aren't as robust as the Vector GP76.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, customers seeking a clear, sharp display will appreciate the HP EliteBook and MSI Vector GP76 as both offer high resolutions and bright screens that make text and images crisp and easy to view. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals will find the color accuracy vital on both laptops, providing wide color gamuts necessary for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, neither laptop is ideal due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes or action.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers better portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use, particularly for those who need to work on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76, with its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and higher-quality screen, delivers better performance for demanding tasks but at the cost of reduced battery life and portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be 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
7.6/10
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and MSI Vector GP76 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and MSI Vector GP76 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and the MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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