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Updated March 14, 2024·
When deciding between the HP EliteBook and the Lenovo ThinkBook, consider that the EliteBook may offer a better price-to-performance ratio, making it a cost-effective option for general use and business tasks. However, if you prioritize a sleeker design and potentially superior display quality, the ThinkBook could be a more appealing choice, albeit at a higher cost. Keep in mind the EliteBook might have more expandability options, which is advantageous if future upgrades are important to you. The ThinkBook, being lighter, is easier to carry, but this may come at the expense of fewer ports and upgrade options. 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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.9
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9, with its robust CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, handles demanding engineering software efficiently and offers a high-quality screen for detailed designs. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also providing sufficient processing power and memory, excels in portability and offers a comfortable keyboard, making it a convenient option for engineers on the move.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9's screen offers decent clarity and visibility for everyday tasks and professional design work, thanks to its resolution, panel quality, and acceptable color range, but it lacks the high refresh rate that gamers and 3D creators seek. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's display shines in both general use and engineering contexts with superior resolution, panel technology that ensures good brightness and contrast, and a wider color gamut that ensures more accurate and vibrant color reproduction, which is crucial for design precision. However, similar to the HP, the Lenovo's refresh rate is not high enough for the smooth visuals that are critical for gaming or creating fluid 3D animations.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a price of $740 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 offers strong performance and high-quality display for everyday tasks and is easy to carry around, with long battery life that benefits mobile users. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, also portable and with a vivid screen, provides smooth performance for general use, though storage, keyboard, and speaker quality are not as prioritized but still adequately addressed for most users.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provide sufficient graphics capabilities for casual gaming and 3D tasks, but their GPUs may not handle high-end games or complex 3D modeling smoothly. Both laptops have decent CPUs and screen quality, but their lower screen refresh rates might not offer the most fluid visuals needed for competitive or fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9
6.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
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| HP EliteBook 845 G9 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.42" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.82" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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