HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook and HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook. 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 ProBook 430 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

robust security features

solid processor performance

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook and HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.89 cm 30.85 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
RAM 0 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
BATTERY HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Type - Keyboard, ClickPad
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C 3.1
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 (powered)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 840r G4 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G6 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, 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 - 1 year
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