HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 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 Aero G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

bright display

good battery life

robust security features

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

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Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 32.3 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium alloy
Colour Pike silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 14.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface, two-finger zoom (pinch), two-way scroll Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download), HP SureStart Gen4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65W Smart AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years)
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, tamper sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Pro Security Edition, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards Low halogen CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
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 - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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