HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X390. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X390
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 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 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook 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
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Dockable Yes Yes
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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