HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450

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

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L450. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L450
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Broadcom BCM943228HMB - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Battery
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Dockable Yes 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) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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