HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)

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HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook and ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC). 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.

ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative detachable design

powerful gaming performance

vibrant touchscreen display

compact and portable

versatile connectivity options

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

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Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook and ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 30.2 cm x 21.4 cm x 2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 5.75 nm / 390 g - wireless keyboard
Weight 1.55 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.4"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (front), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C
Interfaces DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
VGA
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Windows 11 Home
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, HP Recovery Disc Creator, Skype, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, CyberLink YouCam BE, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, HP Spare Key, HP PageLift, HP Secure Erase, Drive Encryption, HP BIOSphere, HP Client Security Manager, HP Roaming Alert, HP Device Access Manager, HP 3D DriveGuard Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, accessory bag, main strap, keyboard strap
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - MU003W
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