HP EliteBook 840 G10 review – Business Laptop with a Breathtaking Display

LaptopMedia.com Reviews and Analysis HP EliteBook 840 G10 review - Business Laptop with a Breathtaking Display Page 10

From: Nikolay Palaozov 15 March 2024 / 18:23 | 0

10. Verdict

9. Storage performance Previous page Next page

Verdict

If you need a capable business device and money isn’t a problem, the HP EliteBook 840 G10 should be on your shortlist. This machine offers a solid all-metal chassis, comfortable input devices, and a capable cooling solution with a near-quiet fan. Our laptop is configured with the optional Core i7-1360P. This 28W 12-core CPU is well-cooled here. Even in long CPU loads, the max temperature is 69°C which is good, especially when you add the low noise in the mix. The fan can be turned off completely if you deselect the “Fan always on while on AC Power” option in the BIOS.

The upgradability is decent. You get two SODIMMs, one M.2 slot for Gen 4 SSDs, and a WWAN slot for LTE or 5G connectivity. The I/O is very nice for a 14-incher (two Thunderbolt 4 ports + two Type-As). The display is the main event. This optional 16:10 IPS unit (AUO AUO6DA8) is mind-blowingly good. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB + 99% DCI-P3 coverage, and surprisingly snappy pixel response times for such a panel. In addition, the screen is PWM-free and it boasts a 614 cd/m2 max brightness which is a rare find in the business segment. Last but not least, thanks to our “Design and Gaming” profile, the color accuracy reaches an average dE result of 1.1 which is great and allows you to use the laptop for color-sensitive tasks such as professional photo or video video editing.

We have no complaints regarding the input devices. Just don’t forget that the backlight for the keyboard is optional. You also have to pay more if you need extras like a fingerprint reader or IR Web camera. Still, the privacy shutter is standard for all machines. The battery life is good – 10 hours of Web browsing on a single charge. That’s just fine considering the 1600p display and the P-series processor.

The HP EliteBook 840 G10 is a compact and potent office machine with a solid metal chassis, a great color-accurate PWM-free display, a quiet cooling fan, and a modern port selection.

You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-840-g10/

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)
2560×1600 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