HP EliteBook 840 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

effective security features

comfortable keyboard layout

solid processor performance

portable design

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no touchscreen option

outdated aesthetics

ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 - System password, LED indicator, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 3Y
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