HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.78 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.2 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 0 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
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 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
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 1.2) 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 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
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 -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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