HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)

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HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

reliable security features

solid processor performance

good value proposition

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon Vega 10
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Realtek RTL8111GUL
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, 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 DuraKeys, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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