Dell 14 PlusvsHP EliteBook 640 G9

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Dell
Dell 14 Plus
14 Plus

Quick Stats

The Dell 14 Plus delivers impressive performance, exceeding expectations with ease and handling demanding tasks respectably well.
The Dell 14 Plus has an impressive build quality with a sturdy chassis and sleek design overall.
The main issue with the Dell 14 Plus is its display's lack of a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Dell 14 Plus offers impressive features, including high-resolution display, ample memory, and above-average speaker quality capabilities.
HP
HP EliteBook 640 G9
EliteBook 640 G9

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 640 G9 delivers strong performance comparable to higher-end laptops, making it an excellent choice overall.
The EliteBook's sturdy aluminum build with premium feel and durable design makes it ideal for professionals.
The display is decent, offering good viewing angles and ease of use in bright environments overall.
The HP EliteBook 640 G9 boasts a robust feature set with multiple ports and secure connectivity options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell 14 Plus
Winner
#354
HP EliteBook 640 G9
#359
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell 14 Plus
#481
HP EliteBook 640 G9
#66
Winner
Display
Dell 14 Plus
#215
Winner
HP EliteBook 640 G9
#843
Performance
Dell 14 Plus
#502
HP EliteBook 640 G9
#218
Winner
Build
Dell 14 Plus
#189
Winner
HP EliteBook 640 G9
#239
Features
Dell 14 Plus
#302
Winner
HP EliteBook 640 G9
#399

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell 14 Plus
HP HP EliteBook 640 G9
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel Arc Graphics 140V
NVIDIA GeForce MX570
N/A
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell 14 Plus

Strengths

This laptop truly is a full-fledged productivity machine.
Dell has made huge improvements in performance, making it suitable for tasks like video editing.
Thermal issues have improved, although there's still room for improvement.
The battery life is decent, with a runtime of just north of 10 hours with general productivity use case.
The speaker quality is above average, offering good volume and bass.
Performance is the biggest strength of this device, making it suitable for demanding tasks like multilayer 4K video editing.
The laptop can handle casual gaming, achieving close to 60fps in games like Counter Strike 2 Go.

Weaknesses

The display has a low brightness rating, which might be a concern for some users.
The keyboard quality is questionable, with too much flex and cost-cutting measures taken.
Only one Thunderbolt port is available, limiting connectivity options.
Thermal performance still lags behind industry standards, with maximum average surface temperature reaching 41°C under peak load.
Fan noise can become a concern if you use the desktop for extended periods.
The laptop's price has increased to over $1,300 in this configuration, which might be a deterrent for some users.
Quality Assurance (QA) issues are still plaguing Dell laptops, with this device not being an exception.

HP EliteBook 640 G9

Strengths

It is very Sleek professional.
It is nice and it's although it's Hefty it's not heavy if that makes sense like you feel the weight but carrying it around for a long period shouldn't be an issue either it's about the weight of a school book so that aside.
The screen's 1080p I believe it's IPS but I'm not sure could be TN um it's not got the gloss to it so it's kind of hard for me to tell and I haven't looked up the specs but it is 1080P and it is a really nice screen that does very well.
The fact that it's not as shiny actually helps me when I'm in the bedroom and I'm typing on it it makes it easier for me to read the screen and to use it without any glares so um.
It has Iris Xe Graphics which is better than the older integrated Graphics.
Upgrading the storage from 256GB to 1TB was very easy using the same method as shown with the Asus
It's a great laptop for a student or business person and household use for normal stuff.

Weaknesses

The battery life is not as great as some other laptops.
It scratches very easily due to its aluminum material.
Fingerprints gather on the aluminum surface.
The battery life is decent but could be better with a complete power off.
Upgrading the storage requires careful handling to ensure proper sealing
It's not a gaming laptop, despite having Iris Xe Graphics.
The SC card reader is not useful for students like me and would have been better as an SD card reader.
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Dell 14 Plus

The Dell 14 Plus laptop is a significant improvement over its predecessor, boasting impressive performance capabilities that make it a formidable productivity machine. With its powerful system and ample memory, it can handle demanding tasks such as video editing and coding with ease. However, some aspects of the device fall short, including a display with low brightness ratings and limited Thunderbolt ports. Despite these drawbacks, this laptop still manages to exceed expectations in many areas.

HP EliteBook 640 G9

The HP EliteBook 640 G9 is a sleek and professional laptop designed for students and business professionals. With its 14-inch screen, the device offers a crisp 1080p display and decent touchpad experience. The keyboard, made of aluminum, feels sturdy and firm under the fingers. However, the battery life leaves much to be desired, with only a few hours of use on a single charge. This laptop is excellent for household use but not ideal for gaming enthusiasts due to its integrated Iris Xe Graphics.

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