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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is the more expensive option, providing robust performance suitable for general use and some engineering tasks, but it's heavier and less portable compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. The Samsung option is lighter, making it more portable with a longer battery life, and its OLED touchscreen is excellent for general use and entertainment, but it has a lower contrast ratio which may affect engineering and 3D tasks. The HP has a larger screen and includes a fingerprint reader, which the Samsung lacks, but both have similar storage and memory, making them capable for a variety of tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP EliteBook and Samsung Galaxy Book2 have panels with high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and vivid, but the Galaxy Book2 excels even more in display finesse. In engineering and design, both laptops offer a wide color gamut, providing accurate colors, although the Galaxy Book2 may have a slight edge in reproducing a broader range of colors. However, neither is ideal for 3D tasks or gaming, as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.3
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, provides robust performance for engineering and design tasks, complemented by high-quality IPS screen to showcase detailed work; whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, although slightly less powerful with its Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers superior portability and the flexibility of a high-quality OLED touchscreen that can be valuable for designers preferring a tablet mode for their work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G9 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.42" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.82" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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HP EliteBook 845 G9
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Sebastian Jentsch | July 2022
"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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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