HP EliteBook 840 G4 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G4 and Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G4 and Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G4 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.24 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 -
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