HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 840 G7 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 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G7 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 processor

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 32.36 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pike silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
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) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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 G7 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
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 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 G7 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), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 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
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Intel XMM 7360
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 23 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - 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 Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Ivanti Management Suite, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Recover Gen3, HP Client Management Script Library, HP Client Security Manager Gen6, HP SureStart Gen6, HP Sure Run Gen3
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor Hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Power-on password, Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase
Navigation Receiver - GPS/A-GPS
Compliant Standards Low halogen Low halogen
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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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