HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Microsoft Surface. 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.

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Microsoft Surface
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution - 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features - Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Output - 39 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop -
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 Fast charging
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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