HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1. 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 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

bright anti-glare display

fast intel processor

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.36 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.79 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - ASF 2.0
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Intel XMM 7360 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, ForcePad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Ivanti Management Suite, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Recover Gen3, HP Client Management Script Library, HP Client Security Manager Gen6, HP SureStart Gen6, HP Sure Run Gen3 Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Client Security, HP PageLift, HP Trust Circles Standard, HP Wireless Hotspot, Lync Optimized
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Navigation Receiver GPS/A-GPS -
Compliant Standards Low halogen ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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