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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Nitro 5 15 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 depends on your priorities. The Acer Nitro 5 is geared more towards gaming and 3D work, offering a high-refresh-rate display and dedicated GPU that are better for this kind of use, while the HP EliteBook is a premium business laptop with better portability, given its lighter weight and longer battery life. For general use, both laptops are comparable in performance, but the EliteBook offers a higher resolution display with better color coverage, which could be beneficial for tasks involving photo or video editing. If cost is a consideration, the Acer Nitro 5 tends to be less expensive, but for those requiring a laptop for frequent travel or professional environments, the HP EliteBook’s build quality and business features may justify its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.4
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, both very important for smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a less powerful AMD Radeon 660M GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.2
8.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Nitro 5 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Nitro 5 15, with its competent Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, is well-equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks, benefiting from a high refresh rate screen which is useful for smooth visual performance, despite its heavier weight and larger size affecting portability. On the other hand, the HP EliteBook 845 G9's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Radeon 660M integrated GPU, while also tailored for engineering tasks, emphasize portability and offer a superior screen with higher brightness, resolution, and color accuracy, with a lighter build and longer battery life, but may not handle graphically intensive tasks as adeptly as the Acer.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a better screen than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 for gaming and AI, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering general use, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 provides a superior visual experience due to its brighter display and higher resolution, allowing for more vivid and crisp content, whereas the Acer Nitro 5 15's display might fall short on brightness and sharpness. For engineering and design, the EliteBook excels by offering a wider range of colors, covering broader color gamuts essential for accurate photo editing and graphic work, while the Nitro 5 15 might not reproduce colors as faithfully. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the Nitro 5 15's faster refresh rate ensures less motion blur and more fluid visuals, even though its lower resolution and panel type aren't ideal compared to other specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Nitro 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 5 15, with its robust CPU and gaming-grade GPU, satisfies general users who occasionally dabble in gaming, but the heavier build and shorter battery life compromise its portability compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which offers a lighter and more compact form factor with longer battery life, making it ideal for users prioritizing mobility and endurance over performance. The HP's superior screen quality, recommended for various content consumption and productivity tasks, contrasts with the Acer's screen, which is sufficient but doesn't match up in terms of color accuracy and brightness.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
8.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Nitro 5 15 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
7.4
7.7
8.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Nitro 5 15 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.
Cost
$730
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $730 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 5 15 | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$730 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 4050 (140 W) | Radeon 660M | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | RGB | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2022
"The Acer Nitro 5 is a fast QHD gaming notebook. The Nitro 5 is a well-balanced gaming laptop for just under US$ 2400. A Core i7-12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU enable QHD gaming at high to maximum settings, accompanied by fast PCIe-4-SSD (1 TB) and 16 GB of RAM. Acer delivers a solid QHD gaming notebook with the Nitro 5 AN515-58. However, the laptop is not completely free of shortcomings. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The laptop heats up noticeably under load, but not excessively. Noise development is on the usual class level. Once again, however, Acer needs to improve the fan control."
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."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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.
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