HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Dell Latitude E5550

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude E5550
Dell Latitude E5550

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Dell Latitude E5550. 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Dell Latitude E5550
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Dell Latitude E5550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 37.69 cm x 25.52 cm x 2.345 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.14 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, BFR/PVC-free
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5010U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 500 GB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Interfaces 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)
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition + Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Licence
Software Included 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 McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial), Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit (DVD), Intel Management Engine Components, Dell Applications for Windows 7
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell Latitude E5550
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 65W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years) -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, tamper sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, contactless smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 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 Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Free Fall Sensor, Dell Data Protection, USB PowerShare technology
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI FIPS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Other projects: