HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum
Colour - Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
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 -
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 Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Battery
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
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 Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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 -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT -
Repairability Index - 4.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 - 1 year
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