HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320. 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

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

compact, sleek design

improved keyboard layout

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no headphone jack

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 29.53 cm x 19.904 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.4"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 169.3
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 0.15 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 400 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.25 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC1319D
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 60 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
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 Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
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)
2 x USB4 Gen 3 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
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 Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Included Accessories HP 65W Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years) -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, tamper sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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 -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI -
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 -
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