HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 3511

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G3
HP EliteBook 840 G3

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 840 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

portable design

strong security features

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 15 3511 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

average display quality

modest processor speed

limited graphics performance

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 3511 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 35.85 cm x 23.556 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Carbon black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
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 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP SpareKey, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °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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