•  Date Published: 06 May 2025
    • Intel Core i7-1265U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
    6.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.8 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.9 For Work Average
    3.7 For Gaming Mediocre
    HP EliteBook 840 G9

    HP EliteBook 840 G9

    $2519.00 $2199.99
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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 316 x 224 x 19.2 mm (12.44" x 8.82" x 0.76")
    • Weight
    • 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Card Reader
    • Nano SIM
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • 5MP
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Security Lock slot
    • Nano K-Lock

    Portability

    HP EliteBook 840 G9
    12.44" x 8.82" x 0.76" Dimensions
    1.36 kg (3 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.46 kg (3.2 lbs) +8% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook 840 G9 in-depth review

    One of the more premium business offerings by HP, the EliteBook 840 G9 has to justify its rather high price tag. True business people are placed in front of a difficult choice since there is a ton of great 14-inch premium office solutions.HP aims to win you with a large roster of processors. Including devices from both the Alder Lake-U and Alder Lake-P lineups, you can get exactly what works best for you. It may be the Core i5-1235U if you need something fast on the go. And if you can take advantage of more power for your 3D projects, or large data crunches, then, pretty much anything from the P-series is a good choice.However, HP is notorious for detuning the processors on its business laptops. The company does that to make its devices quieter. While we can see the reasoning behi[...]

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    Pros

    • Good battery life
    • PCIe x4 Gen 4 support + 64GB of DDR5 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 AUOA49A)
    • No PWM (AUO AUOA49A)
    • Spill-resistant keyboard
    • IR face recognition and fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • No SD card reader
    • Crippled performance in long runs

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    As a premium business notebook, the EliteBook 840 G9 offers good upgradeability. This includes a couple of memory slots, as well as a storage port.Check out all HP EliteBook 840 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Accessing this notebook's internals is pretty easy. You just need to undo the 5 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel using a plastic tool, starting from the back.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 51Wh battery pack. It lasts for 14 hours and 30 minutes of Web br[...]

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