•  Date Published: 19 Jan 2024
    • Intel Core i7-1360P
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 64GB DDR5
    • 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
    6.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.8 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    7.0 For Work Very Good
    4.0 For Gaming Average

    Review

    HP EliteBook 840 G10 in-depth review

    These days, you can find a lot of small and capable business laptops. One of them is the HP EliteBook 840 G10 which is compact but can be equipped with snappy 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake P-series CPU options if you need more power. For those who prefer a longer autonomous battery life, the 15W U-series processor models are also available for configuring alongside the Intel Evo certification. There are no dGPU models here but on the bright side, the iGPUs are snappy enough for light gaming (if the memory is in dual-channel mode). For example, our machine can show 95FPS on average in CS:GO on Max details which is a respectable result for an Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU).The input devices are very important for an office machine. Here, you can rely on a spill-resistant keyboard and a glass to[...]

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    Pros

    • Good battery life
    • Solid metal build
    • 2x SODIMMs for dual-channel memory mode
    • Up to date I/O with two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectors
    • Offers an NFC sensor (option), Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3
    • No PWM (AUO AUO6DA8)
    • 614 nits max brightness and wide viewing angles (AUO AUO6DA8)
    • 99% DCI-P3 coverage and great color accuracy thanks to our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO AUO6DA8)
    • 2560x1600 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and fast pixel response times (AUO AUO6DA8)
    • Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard + accurate glass touchpad
    • Optional 5MP IR Web camera for Windows Hello
    • Has a privacy shutter
    • Good cooling solution
    • Has an optional fingerprint scanner, Smartcard Reader, and LTE / 5G connectivity
    • A near-quiet fan during 100% CPU loads
    • Quality speakers
    • Snappy iGPU performance

    Cons

    • Pricey
    • Just one M.2 slot
    • High NVMe temperatures during benchmarking

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the HP EliteBook 840 G10Ensure the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is powered off and placed on a soft surface to prevent scratches. Remove the 5 captive Phillips-head screws that secure the bottom panel. Use a plastic pry tool to gently pop open the bottom panel starting from the zone behind the hinge cover, then proceed to detach the panel by working your way around the sides and the front.Step 2: Battery RemovalFirst, disconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard. Remove the four Phillips-head screws holding the 51.3Wh battery [...]

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