HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G3
HP EliteBook 840 G3

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X390. 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 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

portable design

strong security features

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X390
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP SpareKey, 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 -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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