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outdated aesthetics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 EliteBook 725 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 725 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

portable design

efficient performance

adequate connectivity options

reasonable price point

mediocre display resolution

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 and HP EliteBook 725 G3
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 vs. HP EliteBook 725 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.26 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features - Vivid Color, Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz AMD A8 PRO-8600B / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 AMD Radeon R6
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - ALC3228
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound DTS Studio Sound
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 725 G3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
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)
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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