HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

strong security features

reliable performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.75 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Dockable - Yes
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 RFID/NFC reader
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI RoHS, FIPS 201, ISO 22196
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 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 -
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