HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour - Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution - 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features - PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Type - Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
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
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop -
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 -
Repairability Index - 4.1 (out of 10)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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