HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

robust security features

lightweight aluminum chassis

high-resolution display

fast charging support

expensive price point

limited port variety

noisy under load

average battery life

Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.09 cm x 1.92 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.769 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy camera, HP Auto Frame Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 56M
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