HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)

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HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9). 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 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

premium build quality

powerful intel processors

bright display options

excellent keyboard feel

higher price point

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.405 cm x 1.92 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
RAM 0 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - TCG Opal Encryption 2
SSD Cache - 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Life - Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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