HP EliteBook 840 G9vsHP OMEN 16

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HP EliteBook 840 G9
EliteBook 840 G9

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 840 G9 delivers exceptional performance with seamless execution and efficient handling of demanding tasks.
The EliteBook 840 G9 boasts a solid and durable all-metal design with exceptional build quality and robust construction.
The HP EliteBook 840 G9's exceptional display is its standout feature, delivering vibrant visuals.
The HP EliteBook 840 G9 boasts impressive upgradeability and features a bright, sharp 14-inch display with 5-megapixel webcam.
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HP OMEN 16
OMEN 16

Quick Stats

The HP Omen 16's impressive performance excels in single-core and multi-core tasks with its 13th gen Intel processor.
The HP Omen 16's build feels premium enough for everyday use, despite being plastic and somewhat cumbersome.
The major disappointment of the HP OMEN 16 is its subpar display with low color accuracy and brightness.
The HP Omen 16 boasts a strong performance courtesy of a Core i7-1362H CPU and RTX 4060 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP EliteBook 840 G9
Winner
#360
HP OMEN 16
#362
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook 840 G9
#239
HP OMEN 16
#72
Winner
Display
HP EliteBook 840 G9
#420
Winner
HP OMEN 16
#717
Performance
HP EliteBook 840 G9
#411
HP OMEN 16
#135
Winner
Build
HP EliteBook 840 G9
#256
Winner
HP OMEN 16
#644
Features
HP EliteBook 840 G9
#414
Winner
HP OMEN 16
#439

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook 840 G9
HP HP OMEN 16
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1280P
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel UHD Graphics 620
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 80W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP EliteBook 840 G9

Strengths

The fact that you got really good upgradeability here, the ram, the SSD, the Wi-Fi card and the wireless Wan it's all upgradable by the user
A excellent outstanding keyboard and touchpad
A bright sharp 14 inch display
A 5 megapixel webcam in terms of getting your video conferencing done has been pretty good
The performance has been very good on this with that 12th Gen processor I expect this to get outfitted with 13th gen at some point here in 2023
Decent battery life, it did 9 hours and 27 minutes on the PC Mark 10 modern office battery test
Good audio quality from Bang & Olson tune speakers

Weaknesses

No 4K option which would have been nice but on a business laptop not essential so I understand why they went with that
No OLED option which would have been nice but on a business laptop not essential so I understand why they went with that
No ethernet port or SD card slot which would have been nice
The audio speakers can get a little bit expensive
12th Gen processor is getting outdated and will be replaced by 13th gen soon, which might be a concern for some users
Not as feature-rich as other business laptops like X1 Carbon gen 10 and the 11

HP OMEN 16

Strengths

I like the design, I think it looks really clean, it looks classy
The keyboard deck is very good looking, the keys felt great to use when gaming
You have a fairly good size touch pad at the bottom
Performance was fantastic with some of the best temps I've seen on a gaming laptop in the last few months
Battery life is really good, got really good battery life with this guy
The RGB lighting looks really cool and it's a great feature if that's your thing

Weaknesses

This display is absolutely horrible, they gotta stop sticking displays like this on laptops
Not the most premium feeling laptop on the market
Heat management is very interesting comparing it to other gaming laptops, CPU temps are always up at 88-89 degrees Celsius
You lose out in a little bit of performance when things get crazy on the omen 16 it just power throttles right away
Speakers nothing special, they're on the bottom of the laptop, they're a bit flat and there's no high end or mids are completely drowned out
Only one drive slot, usually with 16 inch notebooks especially gaming laptops you get at least two
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HP EliteBook 840 G9

The HP EliteBook 840 G9 is a solid business-class laptop that excels in upgradeability, performance, and battery life. With user-upgradeable RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi card, and wireless WAN, this device caters to businesses' needs for flexibility and longevity. A bright and sharp 14-inch display, comfortable keyboard, and good webcam complement its robust specs. However, it misses out on a few features, such as 4K option, OLED screen, Ethernet port, and SD card slot.

HP OMEN 16

The HP Omen 16 is a sleek and powerful gaming laptop that boasts a unique design aesthetic. Its matte-black chassis exudes a premium look, despite being made from plastic, giving it a clean and effective appearance. Weighing in at 5.2 pounds, this chunky laptop packs a punch with its impressive specs, including an i7-1362H CPU paired with an RTX 4060 GPU. However, its biggest letdown lies in the display - a disappointing 65% sRGB rating that fails to impress.

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