HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP ENVY Laptop 17

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

Our Rating: 72 %

HP ENVY Laptop 17
HP ENVY Laptop 17

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP ENVY Laptop 17. 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP ENVY Laptop 17
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP ENVY Laptop 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 41.6 cm x 27.5 cm x 3.9 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 3.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Brushed aluminum, carbon relic
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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 LED-backlit, TrueVision, BrightView Infinity, edge-to-edge glass
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM55 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Rated Speed - 1333 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 500 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Total Available Graphics Memory - 2811 MB
Video Memory - 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 5 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Photoshop Elements, HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Reader, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger, HP Support Assistant, Stardock MyColors, HP ProtectSmart, Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
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 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 1190ea
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