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outdated aesthetics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 8570p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 8570p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

good connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

reasonable price point

heavier design

average battery life

dated aesthetics

standard resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G1 and HP EliteBook 8570p
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G1 vs. HP EliteBook 8570p Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.89 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm 37.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 3.4 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 2.71 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - HD+ wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer removable - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD87
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio
Audio Features - SRS Premium Sound Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Technology - Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
VGA
DisplayPort
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
FireWire
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Serial
Battery
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G1 HP EliteBook 8570p
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)
Features - HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP Night Light, HP File Sanitizer, HP DisplaySafe
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, GOST, SABS, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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