HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook. 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

HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb build quality

excellent display resolution

powerful processor performance

impressive battery life

advanced security features

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

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Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.78 cm 31.52 cm x 22.431 cm x 1.931 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.16 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Natural silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Low Blue Light Mode, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Input - AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Type - Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
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 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
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories - HP 65W Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ
Repairability Index 8.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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