HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Dell XPS 13 9300

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 XPS 13 9300. 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 XPS 13 9300 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9300 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning infinityedge display

compact, lightweight design

powerful intel performance

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and Dell XPS 13 9300
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. Dell XPS 13 9300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 29.565 cm x 19.868 cm x 0.958 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.307 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.4"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 169.3
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.15 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3733 MHz
Rated Speed - 3733 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, RGB camera, 77.7 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
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 XPS 13 9300
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 Dell XPS 13 9300
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 - 35 °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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