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

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 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 840 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 32.36 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
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
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 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
Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 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 840 G7 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Broadcom BCM943228HMB - PCI Express Half Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 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 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Intel XMM 7360
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 23 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Battery
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 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - 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 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 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 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 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 ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT 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 - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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