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outdated aesthetics

HP 240 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 240 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 and HP 240 G9 Notebook
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 vs. HP 240 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 32.4 cm x 22.59 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 6.9 cm x 44.9 cm x 30.5 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.47 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3247
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822CE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, PTP certified touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial), HP Support Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP 240 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CU-EAC, ICCP
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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