HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

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

Our Rating: 72 %

HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec CX7501 IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless - Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - ASF 2.0
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ForcePad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included - Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Client Security, HP PageLift, HP Trust Circles Standard, HP Wireless Hotspot, Lync Optimized
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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