HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L540

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Lenovo ThinkPad L540

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L540. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance base

adequate connectivity options

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L540
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 37.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.625 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.6 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
RAM 0 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
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 L540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Wireless - Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.0
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
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 L540
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Dockable Yes 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
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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