HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 650 G9 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 650 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

bright display

relatively expensive

average graphics performance

heavier design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.74 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3247-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Broadcom BCM943228HMB - PCI Express Half Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 SNMP 2
Features - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Battery
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1b Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, HP Recovery Disc Creator, Skype, Microsoft Security Essentials, Bing Toolbar, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, Password Manager, HP Client Security, Device Access Manager with Just In Time Authentication, Drive Encryption, HP Trust Circles Standard HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45W Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Power-on password, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, 1 USB 3.0 (powered), SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, EAC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED, IEEE 1680.1, BNCI
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 - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Other Comparisons with HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
Other Comparisons with HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: