HP EliteBook 840 G4 vs. Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G4 and Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714). 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 G4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

decent performance

average display quality

no touchscreen option

limited graphics power

heavier design

Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-thin design

lightweight portability

vivid full HD display

solid state drive speed

fast fingerprint security

limited port selection

average battery life

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G4 and Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G4 vs. Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 32.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 0.898 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, One Glass Solution, 35 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7Y75 / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD soldered - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 4580 mAh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 12 / 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Touchpad with gesture support Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Slots 1 x SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Acer Swift 7 Pro Series (SF714)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Protective sleeve
Cables Included - USB-C to PD/HDMI/USB-A/USB-C adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security MIMO technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
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 - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51T
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