HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

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HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

detachable keyboard

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

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Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.1 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm / 780 g - tablet
29.3 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.57 cm / 395 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.55 kg 780 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1920 (QHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Interfaces DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
VGA
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, HP Recovery Disc Creator, Skype, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, CyberLink YouCam BE, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, HP Spare Key, HP PageLift, HP Secure Erase, Drive Encryption, HP BIOSphere, HP Client Security Manager, HP Roaming Alert, HP Device Access Manager, HP 3D DriveGuard -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT RoHS
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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