•  Date Published: 02 Sep 2020
    • Intel Core i7-10610U
    • Intel UHD Graphics
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 1.33 kg (2.9 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 326.3 x 214.7 x 17.9 mm (12.85" x 8.45" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.33 kg (2.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3
    • HDMI
    • 1.4
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 3x Multi-Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock Slot

    Portability

    HP EliteBook 840 G7
    12.85" x 8.45" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.33 kg (2.9 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +10% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook 840 G7 in-depth review

    One of the premium business lineups of HP is undoubtedly the EliteBook series. And this year, they look better than ever before. Its premium build should be attractive to some of the high-profile users, or practically everyone, who values security in their daily work.Apart from the enhanced features of HP, you get an optional fingerprint reader and an IR face recognition camera. Also, the device happens to offer an NFC coil for a quick connection with other mobile devices.One thing we have to notice is the Comet Lake-U processors, which are nowhere near the performance shown by AMD's Ryzen 4000U devices. However, we are going to check that just to be sure.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-840-g7/[...]

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    Pros

    • Great build quality
    • The display doesn't use PWM to adjust its brightness levels (LG LP140WFА-SPD4)
    • Comfortable backlit keyboard
    • Two Thunderbolt 3 connectors + 64GB of DDR4 support
    • Optional IR face recognition system and a fingerprint reader
    • Two workdays worth of battery

    Cons

    • Bizarre power button location
    • Limited by the Comet Lake-U processors

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Here, you get typical high-profile upgradability, inside of a pretty thin and light notebook.Check out all HP EliteBook 840 G7 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Thankfully, there are only five Phillips-head captive screws you need to undo before you get inside of the laptop. After that, just pry the panel with a sharp plastic tool.2. Battery By the way, the first thing you need to unplug before you start messing with the internals is the battery. Here, the unit has a 53Wh capacity.3. Memory a[...]

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