HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

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Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14). 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.

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

bright display

good battery life

robust security features

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast charging support

vivid display colors

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

basic audio quality

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Difference between HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.171 cm x 21.172 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour - Pure silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Included Accessories HP 65W Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years) -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, tamper sensor -
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) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Pro Security Edition, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI -
SAR Value - 1.185 W/kg (head), 1.185 W/kg (body), 1.185 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 41
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