HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)

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HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

comfortable keyboard

bright display

strong performance

average battery life

no HDMI port

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

comfortable keyboard

solid performance

lightweight build

average battery life

dim display

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Onyx black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 950 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, privacy filter, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 4 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 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AX 22260 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.25 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Password Manager, Windows Defender, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP Client Catalog, HP Credential Manager, Absolute Persistence, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, Native Miracast, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, Power On Authentication, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Gen5 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Start Gen 5 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body)
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 - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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