HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)

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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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast performance

limited storage capacity

average graphics

no HDMI port

higher price point

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Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
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 - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Interfaces DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
VGA
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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