HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 8470p

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 8470p. 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

HP EliteBook 8470p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 8470p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

effective security features

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable base performance

heavy and bulky

dated aesthetic design

average display quality

modest battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 8470p
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 8470p Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 3.4 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, magnesium alloy, titanium alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 950 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, privacy filter, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 120 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD87
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio SRS Premium Sound Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AX 22260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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 HP EliteBook 8470p
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 17.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
DisplayPort
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
FireWire
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Battery
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 8470p
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 HP EliteBook 8470p
Dockable Yes 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 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, 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 HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP Night Light, HP File Sanitizer, HP DisplaySafe
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, GOST, SABS, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001, CIT
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 - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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