HP EliteBook 840 G6 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G6 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 840 G6 Review

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

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

comfortable keyboard layout

bright full hd display

strong build quality

average battery life

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G6 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
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75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G6 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight - 1.76 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Full-size Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Interfaces - USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G6 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, CarbonNeutral, BSI, ISO 8887 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - return to base - 2 years -
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