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outdated aesthetics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 5620 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5620 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

comprehensive connectivity options

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 and Dell Vostro 5620
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 vs. Dell Vostro 5620 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 35.678 cm x 25.19 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.91 kg
Colour - Titan grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Dell ComfortView, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
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 5620
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 - Full HD
Resolution - 2.03 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, RGB camera, 82 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM Realtek RTL8111H
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (12 months subscription )
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 Dell Vostro 5620
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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)
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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