HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 0 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
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 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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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