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

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G4 and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G4 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum, glass
Colour - Liquid blue
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - pick-up and return
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