HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2

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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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

stylish design

solid build quality

good everyday performance

limited hardware upgrades

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.127 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
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 Go 2
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.2 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 Go 2
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 Go 2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
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 Audio Premium
Audio Features - Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
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 -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 39 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Battery
USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 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 Go 2
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) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 -
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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