HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 15 7590

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HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and Dell XPS 15 7590. 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 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

bright anti-glare display

fast intel processors

high cost premium

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Dell XPS 15 7590 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 7590 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful core performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb

expensive base model

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook and Dell XPS 15 7590
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 15 7590 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.78 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.7 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver | Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, 35 ms response rate, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
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 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 340 x 340 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, 78 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3266-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 15 7590
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI BFR-free, PVC-free
Repairability Index 8.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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)
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