HP EliteBook 840 G4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

decent performance

average display quality

no touchscreen option

limited graphics power

heavier design

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good enterprise security

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier design

no USB-C port

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G4 and HP EliteBook 850 G3
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G4 vs. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.84 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Technology Lithium polymer -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Slots 1 x SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 8887
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
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