HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook

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

Our Rating: 72 %

HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP ProBook 645 G1 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G3 and HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G3 vs. HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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+ anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz AMD A4 4300M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - AMD A76M FCH
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon HD 7420G
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX7501 IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards HP Clear Sound Amp DTS SOUND+
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 55 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 18.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Scrolling wheels (2-way), spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (charging)
4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
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 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence - English / Finnish / Swedish
Software Included - Cyberlink PowerDVD, CyberLink Power2Go, Adobe Flash Player, HP Recovery Disc Creator, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, CyberLink YouCam BE, HP Exclusive, HP PageLift
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G3 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power 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 Power-on password, charging via USB, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 1 year
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