HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP 255 G7 Notebook

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

Our Rating: 72 %

HP 255 G7 Notebook
HP 255 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 65 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP 255 G7 Notebook. 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

HP 255 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

sufficient connectivity options

includes numeric keypad

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no backlight keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP 255 G7 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
64 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP 255 G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 37.6 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Dark ash silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
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 Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz / PC4-19200
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8821CE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Miracast, single stream (1x1), CNVi
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe, HP Setup Integrated OOBE, HP Documentation, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP SSRM
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP 255 G7 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0)
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 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 UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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