HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook

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 HP EliteBook 860 G9 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 EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

relatively high price

moderate battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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