HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

relatively high price

moderate battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual 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 860 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
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 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 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 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 Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Battery
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - 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 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 Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, 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
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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation, 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, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, 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
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