HP EliteBook 720 G1 vs. HP EliteBook 840 G4

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 720 G1 and HP EliteBook 840 G4. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 720 G1 vs. HP EliteBook 840 G4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller PCI Express Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Slots - 1 x SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP EliteBook 840 G4
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, SecureBoot, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, HP Roaming Alert, 1 USB 3.0 charging port HP 3D DriveGuard, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, GOST, SABS, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001, CIT ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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