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outdated aesthetics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 P1511CEA (EJI5X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

adequate connectivity options

compact design

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.8 kg
Colour - Slate grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 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 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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, anti-shock hard drive
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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