•  Date Published: 26 Sep 2025
    • AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
    • AMD Radeon 780M
    • 14.0”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.38 kg (3 lbs)
    6.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.7 Portability Very Good
    8.5 Display Excellent
    7.1 For Work Very Good
    5.1 For Gaming Average

    Review

    HP EliteBook 845 G10 in-depth review

    At first glance, the HP EliteBook 845 G10 may look like a slightly different version of the EliteBook 640 G10, but the former is a more premium device that is based on the latest and greatest AMD Zen 4 CPUs. No matter the compact dimensions, the top processor option is the mighty Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS. You can choose among seven CPU options including Zen 4 non-PRO and PRO chips (Phoenix-U / Phoenix-HS). No dGPUs here but the new-gen iGPUs are pretty snappy, especially the Radeon 780M.Display-wise, you can find this machine with four different 16:10 IPS panels. Three of them are 1200p units (including one touchscreen) and the most expensive variant is a 1600p model. We can hint that the upgradability is decent, and the I/O is up to date with its two Thunderbolt 4 ports. All devices rely on[...]

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    Pros

    • Great battery life
    • Metal build
    • 2x SODIMMs for up to 64GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory in dual-channel mode
    • Modern I/O with two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectors
    • Has an NFC sensor, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3
    • No PWM (Innolux CMN1433)
    • Good spill-resistant keyboard with optional backlight + smooth glass touchpad
    • Optional 5MP IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Capable cooling solution
    • Offers optional fingerprint scanner, Smartcard Reader, and LTE / 5G connectivity
    • Zen 4 CPU options

    Cons

    • You can't open the lid with a single hand
    • Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (Innolux CMN1433)
    • Just one M.2 slot

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the HP EliteBook 845 G10Ensure the HP EliteBook 845 G10 is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 5 captive Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Gently raise the bottom panel near the top corners to create a small gap, then use a thin plastic tool to pry the panel starting from the back and working your way around.Hint: Be cautious when prying near ports and connectors to avoid damaging the chassis or internal components.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery connect[...]

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