HP EliteBook 725 G3 vs. HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 725 G3
HP EliteBook 725 G3

Our Rating: 72 %

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 725 G3 and HP EliteBook 840 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 725 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 725 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

portable design

efficient performance

adequate connectivity options

reasonable price point

mediocre display resolution

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 725 G3 and HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 725 G3 vs. HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm 32.35 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Features Vivid Color, Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
CPU AMD A8 PRO-8600B / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R6 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Codec ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards DTS Studio Sound -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Integrated Options - Tile module, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 - 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
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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