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outdated aesthetics

Dell Vostro 5490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5490 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

robust build quality

decent battery life

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 and Dell Vostro 5490
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 vs. Dell Vostro 5490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 32.177 cm x 22.765 cm x 1.83 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.49 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 158
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9462
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - McAfee (12 months subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5490
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Lid-open sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ExpressCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 FIPS 140-2
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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