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

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HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and HP ZBook Create 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 ZBook Create G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good graphics performance

fast ssd storage

relatively expensive

limited port selection

heavier design

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 35.4 cm x 23.46 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 2.02 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Turbo silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Self-Encrypting Drive, TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Noise reduction, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create 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 -
Bluetooth Class 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)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 83 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 200 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Quiet Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Battery
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create 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, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Sure Sense, HP Image Assistant Gen4, HP Sure Recover Gen3, HP SureStart Gen6, HP BIOSphere Gen6
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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)
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, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index - 8.2 (out of 10)
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
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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