HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Dell Vostro 5320

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Dell Vostro 5320
Dell Vostro 5320

Our Rating: 87 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 and Dell Vostro 5320. 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 Vostro 5320 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5320 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast processor

good battery life

high-resolution display

solid build quality

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and Dell Vostro 5320
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Dell Vostro 5320 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 29.668 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.565 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 170
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
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, 35 ms response rate, Dell ComfortView Plus, 0.149 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, 82 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (0 free)
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell Vostro 5320
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 -
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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