HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 5590

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 78 %

Dell Inspiron 5590
Dell Inspiron 5590

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook and Dell Inspiron 5590. 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.

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

comfortable keyboard

bright display

strong performance

average battery life

no HDMI port

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Dell Inspiron 5590 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 5590 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

compact design

average display resolution

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook and Dell Inspiron 5590
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 5590 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 35.656 cm x 23.71 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 142
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 950 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, privacy filter, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 8 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
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 20 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera 720p HD movie recording, 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone 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 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AX 22260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 17.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, precision touchpad, glass clickpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Password Manager, Windows Defender, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP Client Catalog, HP Credential Manager, Absolute Persistence, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, Native Miracast, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, Power On Authentication, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Gen5 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook Dell Inspiron 5590
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Start Gen 5 ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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