HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

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HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. 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 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G8 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 processors

high cost premium

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.78 cm 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
RAM 0 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Graphics
Camera - Yes
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound - Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Wireless - Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 71.8 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 60 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Type - Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Operating System (OS) No operating system Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included - Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI -
Repairability Index 8.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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