HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook

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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 ProBook 455 G8 Notebook. 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 ProBook 455 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

efficient AMD processor

comfortable keyboard design

good battery life

fast charging support

modest display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook and HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.74 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 950 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Full HD anti-glare, privacy filter, 72% NTSC colour gamut HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 5400U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
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 PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
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 IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.25 hours Up to 14.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English
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 HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), Ivanti Management Suite (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Xerox DocuShare (30 days trial), HP Smart Support (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC 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 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 USB port control, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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