HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 5481

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
Dell Vostro 5481
Dell Vostro 5481

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Dell Vostro 5481. 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 Vostro 5481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

adequate performance levels

average battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Dell Vostro 5481
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 5481 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 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 Vostro 5481
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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