HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

fast charging technology

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average battery life

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.92 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Features - Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel vPro Enterprise Platform Eligibility Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled -
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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