HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

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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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.78 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour - Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution - 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Features - Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Output - 39 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Fast charging
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
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