HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 3481

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
Dell Inspiron 3481
Dell Inspiron 3481

Our Rating: 67 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Dell Inspiron 3481. 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.

Dell Inspiron 3481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Dell Inspiron 3481
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 3481 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 33.9 cm x 24.19 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
RAM 0 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3246
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8106
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3481
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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