Which is better for office work and multitasking?

The HP. Its Ryzen 5 PRO has 6 cores and 12 threads, well ahead of the N150's 4 cores, so it handles many open apps and browser tabs better. The NIMO's 16 GB RAM helps, but the CPU is the limit.

Which has the better screen?

The NIMO is bigger at 15.6 inches and adds touch. The HP's 14-inch panel is matte and easier to read under glare. For drawing or tapping, pick the NIMO; for typing outdoors, the HP.

The HP is built to be serviced and upgraded, with a spill-resistant keyboard and business chassis, so it should hold up longer. The NIMO's battery capacity is similar, but its consumer body and non-replaceable-feeling design age faster.

Is the NIMO worth stepping up to over the HP?

Only if you want a large touchscreen and lots of storage for light use. If you need speed, ports or durability, the HP is the better machine despite the smaller drive.

Can I upgrade the HP's RAM and storage?

Yes. The EliteBook 645 G9 has accessible memory and SSD slots, so you can add RAM and a larger NVMe drive later. The NIMO also supports up to 32 GB RAM.

Which is better for travel?

The HP. It is lighter at about 3.1 lbs versus 3.75 lbs, and its matte 14-inch screen and business build suit planes and cafes. The NIMO's larger touchscreen is nicer at a desk.

HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs NIMO N157 15.6" Laptop

The HP EliteBook 645 G9 is the better-built machine: a business chassis with spill-resistant keyboard, Ethernet, a privacy webcam and easy serviceability, and owners of the EliteBook line consistently praise its keyboard and durability. The NIMO N157 wins on raw specs per dollar: a larger 15.6-inch touchscreen, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage against the HP's 8 GB and 256 GB. Buy the HP if you want a long-lasting, repairable work laptop; buy the NIMO if you want a big touchscreen and lots of storage for light everyday use.

Choose the HP EliteBook 645 G9 if you need a durable business laptop with Ethernet, a good keyboard and parts you can actually replace.
Choose the NIMO N157 if you want a large touchscreen and generous memory and storage for browsing, documents and streaming.

Prices

HP EliteBook 645 G9: $289.99 at Iconic (last seen Nov 9)
NIMO N157 15.6" Laptop: $379.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the HP EliteBook 645 G9 is $90.00 cheaper than the NIMO N157 15.6" Laptop at the latest prices (Nov 9)

	HP EliteBook 645 G9	NIMO N157 15.6" Laptop
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U, 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.3 GHz	Intel N150, 4 cores, up to 3.6 GHz
Memory	8 GB DDR4-3200, upgradeable	16 GB, expandable to 32 GB
Storage	256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD	1 TB
Screen	14-inch FHD IPS, matte, 16:9	15.6-inch FHD IPS, touchscreen
Build and keyboard	Business chassis, spill-resistant HP Premium keyboard, serviceable	Consumer plastic body, no spill resistance claimed
Ports	USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, audio jack	Fewer ports, no Ethernet listed
Battery	51 Wh, rated about 9 hours of web browsing	53.58 Wh, 65W USB-C charging
Weight	About 3.1 lbs on the 14-inch model	3.75 lbs

Spec	HP EliteBook 645 G9	NIMO N157 15.6" Laptop
Battery Capacity	51 Wh	53.58Wh
OS Version	Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Home	—
Main Storage	SSD	—
Storage Type	SSD	—
Storage Interface	NVMe, PCI Express	—
Battery Life	9 hours and 15 minutes (Web browsing)	—
Battery Run Time	9 hours (Web browsing)	—
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	—
Front Camera Resolution	HD	—
Camera Video Recording	Video with locked focus and exposure	—
Ports And Interfaces	Audio jack	—
Wireless Communications	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi	—

Spec	HP EliteBook 645 G9	NIMO N157 15.6" Laptop
Network Interface	WLAN controller model: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Et…	—
Wireless Display Technology	DisplayPort 1.4	—
Processor Brand	Intel	—
Graphics Memory	2 GB (Discrete graphics card memory)	—
Number Of Processor Cores	10	—
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
Processor Clock Speed	1.3 GHz	—
Graphics Memory Tech	GDDR6 (Discrete graphics memory type)	—
Max Turbo Speed	4.7 GHz	—

HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs NIMO N157 15.6" Laptop

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