HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 850 G4

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

HP EliteBook 850 G4
HP EliteBook 850 G4

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and HP EliteBook 850 G4. 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 850 G4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

decent processor performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and HP EliteBook 850 G4
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 850 G4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.78 cm 38.36 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.84 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.25 hours
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Type - Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock -
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 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 -
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 -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
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