•  Date Published: 15 Jan 2024
    • Intel Core i5-1135G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 64GB DDR4
    • 1.32 kg (2.9 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.9 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.4 For Work Average
    3.0 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 
    • RAM
    • 64GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 323.3 x 214.6 x 17.9 mm (12.73" x 8.45" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.32 kg (2.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP EliteBook 840 G8
    12.73" x 8.45" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.32 kg (2.9 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +11% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook 840 G8 in-depth review

    This is the third laptop from the eight-generation EliteBook 800 series we have in our office. What we learned testing other notebooks from this series is that HP has produced business notebooks with very high quality. However, they seem to lack a bit of performance and don't happen to be a very good choice for a year-on-year upgrade.Let's not make any assumptions for the EliteBook 840 G8 though. As an enterprise model, you have to keep in mind, that it is loaded with firmware and software security enhancements. In terms of performance, you can make use of up to a Core i7-1185G7 and a GeForce MX450 - quite a potent combo in the ULV world.Interestingly, the laptop is offered with four different 1080p IPS panels. One has touchscreen sensitivity, the other is identical, par the touch[...]

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    Pros

    • Decent battery life
    • PCIe x4 support + 64GB of DDR4 memory in dual-channel
    • Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors, Wi-Fi 6, and optional 5G support
    • 97% of sRGB coverage and great color accuracy with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO AUO068B)
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (AUO AUO068B)
    • Spill-resistant keyboard
    • IR face recognition and fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • No SD card reader
    • Just a minor upgrade over its predecessor

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Here is one more business device from HP that has decent upgradability.Check out all HP EliteBook 840 G8 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate You only need to undo 5 Phillips-head screws to access this laptop's internals. Then, just pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the chassis.2. Battery What powers the notebook, when it's not plugged into the wall is a 53Wh battery pack.3. Мemory and storage You will notice that there are two metal brackets. One of them hides two RA[...]

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