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HP EliteBook 840 G10 Review


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Main Features

  • Launched in May 2023
  • Display:14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio
  • External Dimensions: 315.46 x 244.02 x 19.3 mm (12.42 x 9.61 x 0.76 inches)
  • Weight: 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
  • Operating System: Windows
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HP EliteBook 840 G10 Overview

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Launched in May 2023, HP EliteBook 840 G10 is a Windows laptop with 14.0-inch display and 16:10 aspect ratio. It has the external dimensions of 315.46 x 244.02 x 19.3 mm (12.42 x 9.61 x 0.76 inches) and weighs 1.36 kg (3 lbs).

HP EliteBook 840 G10 has an average MSRP range between $1600-2000. Price may vary based on the selected configuration.

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EliteBook 840 G10 is a member of HP's EliteBook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP EliteBook Series History
Model Release Date Screen Size Weight
HP EliteBook 840 G10
May 2023 14.0" 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
HP EliteBook 860 G10
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May 2023 16.0" 1.72 kg (3.79 lbs)
HP EliteBook 830 G10
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May 2023 13.3" 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)
HP EliteBook 650 G10
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March 2023 15.6" 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
HP EliteBook 640 G10
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March 2023 14.0" 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)
HP EliteBook 630 G10
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March 2023 13.3" 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)
HP EliteBook 845 G9
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January 2022 14.0" 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
HP EliteBook 860 G9
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January 2022 16.0" 1.76 kg (3.88 lbs)

***Please note that laptop configurations may vary by country, and certain models or specifications may only be available in specific regions.

HP EliteBook 840 G10 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our HP EliteBook 840 G10 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor laptop in its class.

PROs
Recent Model (May 2023)
Lightweight at only 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
Thin bezels around the screen
Matte Screen reduces reflections
Fast Charging Feature
USB Power Delivery
Max RAM Size of 64 GB
Upgradable RAM
PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) RAM
Upgradable Storage
NVMe Type SSD Storage
4.0 Speaker Setup
Wi-fi v6E
2560 x 1440 Webcam Resolution
2x USB 3.2 USB-A Ports
2x USB 4.0 USB Type C Ports
Thunderbolt 4 Port
HDMI Port
HDMI 2.1 supports higher refresh rates and resolutions

CONs
Low Screen to Body ratio of ~73.8%
No Built-in SD Card Reader

Body and Dimensions

The weight and external dimensions are two of the most important factors determining the physical portability of a laptop. Below you can find the external physical features of the HP EliteBook 840 G10:


Physical Specs
Dimensions 315.46 x 244.02 x 19.3 mm
12.42 x 9.61 x 0.76 inches
Weight 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
Surface Area 770 cm2 (119.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio ~73.8%
Side Bezel Thickness ~7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen 0.10kg/inch
0.22 lbs/inch
Colors Silver

Weight
The HP EliteBook 840 G10 weighs 1.36 kg / 0.62 lbs . Considering that average weight of the laptops with display size '14.0-14.9 inches' in our database is 1.43kg, it will be fair to say that the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is a neither light nor heavy laptop for its size class.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops here at Laptop Decision is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is 0.10 kg/inch. Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

  • LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)
  • LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)
  • LG Gram 14 2023: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)
  • Asus ExpertBook B9 OLED B9403: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)
  • LG Gram Style 14 2023: 0.07 kg/inch (Compare)


Body Thickness
Thickness of the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is 19.3 mm. Considering that average thickness of the laptops with display size '14.0-14.9 inches' in our database is 17.3mm, it will be fair to say that the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is a bulky laptop for its class.

Thickness Comparison

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Side Bezels and Screen-to-Body Ratio
The average Side Bezel Thickness of the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is 7.0 mm and the Screen to Body Ratio is 73.8%. These figures show that the useful display area of the HP EliteBook 840 G10 compared to its total size is relatively poor.

Display

HP EliteBook 840 G10 comes with 6 different screen options which are listed below. Click on the options to see how the specs change for each model.

The option we are reviewing here is the 1920 x 1200 (250 nits option, and features a 14.0-inch sized IPS LCD type display with 60 Hz refresh rate and 162 ppi pixel density.


Display Specifications
Display Resolution






Display Size 14 inches
Display Type IPS LCD
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
PPI 162 ppi
HDR Support No
Touch Screen No
Coating Matte
Max Brightness 250 nits

If you have the chance, we recommend the 1920 x 1200 version which offers crisper images, and lets you display more content on the screen when needed.

Pixel Density / PPI

Below is a chart depicting how the HP EliteBook 840 G10's 162 ppi pixel density compares with the Min, Max and Average densities in its display size class (14.0-14.9 inches).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

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CPU

HP EliteBook 840 G10 has 8 different CPU configurations. The current setup we are reviewing is the Intel Core i5 1335U. This latest 13th gen Intel processor utilizes the company's latest and most advanced CPU technologies hence significant performance bump versus the comparable 12th gen CPUs.

CPU Specifications
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Base Frequency 1.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10
Number of Threads 12
L3 Cache 12 MB
Integrated GPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process 10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single) 1706
Geekbench 5 (Multi) 7593
Cinebench R23 (Single) 1726
Cinebench R23 (Multi) 7438

GPU

HP EliteBook 840 G10 comes with only one GPU option which is Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU). This is a Integrated type GPU with 1.41 TFLOPS floating point performance and its memory is system shared type. Integrated GPUs help to reduce the total cost and energy consumption compared to dedicated GPUs, however they are not the best options for graphic heavy applications such as video rendering and gaming.

GPU Specifications
GPU Name Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency 300 MHz
Boost Clock Frequency 1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power) 15 W
Type Integrated
FLOPS 1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size System Shared
Memory Type System Shared
Memory Bus System Shared
Memory Speed System Shared
Shading Units Cores 640
Texture Mapping Units / TMUs 40
Raster Operations Pipelines / ROPs 20
GPU Fabrication Process 10 nm
HP EliteBook 840 G10's 1.408 TFLOPS performance is quite low compared to best GPUs in its class. Below you can find the average and max TFLOPS level among the laptops with '14.0-14.9 inch' displays.
FLOPS Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

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Max

Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 with GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB: 32.98 TFLOPS (Compare)
  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 with GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB: 24.72 TFLOPS (Compare)
  • Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3, 2023 with : 20.40 TFLOPS (Compare)
  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 with GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB: 15.62 TFLOPS (Compare)
  • Razer Blade 14 2022 with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB: 18.71 TFLOPS (Compare)

BATTERY

HP EliteBook 840 G10's Li-Po battery has a capacity of 38 Wh which is under average, which may cause lack of mobility. Please note that even though the battery capacity gives you an idea about potential battery life, it is not the only indicator of unplugged run time of the laptop, but impacted also by factors such as your laptop's configuration, screen brightness and number&types of apps that you are running simultaneously.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP EliteBook 840 G10
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Battery Specifications
Capacity 38 Wh
Battery Type Li-Po
Replaceable No
Fast Charging Yes
USB Power Delivery Yes
Charging Port Position Left
Charge Power 45 W
Cable Length 1 meters

  • HP EliteBook 840 G10's battery is not replaceable but we can't hold it against this model as this has been the general trend in the laptop world for a long time.
  • HP EliteBook 840 G10 supports fast charging which lets the user charge the laptop in a shorter time than normal.

RAM

HP EliteBook 840 G10 comes with 4 RAM options: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The current setup we are reviewing is the 8GB. The RAM on the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is Upgradable (64 GB Max) which is a big plus, you can choose to purchase a version with lower RAM size and upgrade in the future if it becomes a necessity. The RAM type of theHP EliteBook 840 G10 is DDR5, whereas the latest type in the market is DDR5. DDR5 type RAMs provide speeds of at least 4800 MHz, whereas the previous generation supports a maximum of 3200 MHz.

RAM Specifications
RAM



Channels 1x8 GB
Clock 4800 MHz
Type DDR5 > latest type
Upgradable Yes
Max Ram Size 64 GB
Total Slots 2
Bus PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

STORAGE

HP EliteBook 840 G10 comes with a SSD (M2) type 1x256 GB storage as standard. More Storage is always good, but it comes with a price. Fortunately, the storage on the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is Upgradable so you can upgrade it with a larger storage when needed. The NVMe disk used on the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is the latest and fastest storage type, much faster than older SATA type.

Storage Specifications
Channels 1x256 GB
Upgradable Yes
Type SSD (M2)
NVMe Yes

SOUND

Good quality speakers can have a significant impact on the overall experience when using laptops, especially if you are consuming lot of multimedia material such as music or videos. The HP EliteBook 840 G10 features a 4.0 speaker set up. The total power of this set up is 4x2W.

Sound Specifications
Speakers Setup 4.0
Speaker Power 4x2W
Dolby Atmos No
Microphones 2

The number and quality of the built-in microphones are as important especially in this age of online meetings and streaming.

CONNECTIVITY and PORTS

The Wi-Fi 7 standard supports 46 GB/s and provides speeds 2.4 times faster than the previous v6 setup. Laptops with Wi-Fi 7 are available in the market as of the end of 2023. HP EliteBook 840 G10 has the Wifi Standard (v6E) which provides nearly (theoretical 9.6 Gbps - 1200 MB/s, reald world up to 5 GBps - 625 MB/s) speed, which is %25 better than V6. In average, one minute of 4K quality video is 750 MB, which will be downloaded nearly in one second. Also one minute of 8K video is roughly 3 GB, requiring only a few seconds.

The Bluetooth Standard of the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is v5.3, which is not the latest generation. As the version number increases within the Bluetooth V5.x series, sub-generations also progress. Although the range and speeds remain consistent, advancements in energy efficiency, reliability, and security features are introduced in subsequent sub-generations.

Connectivity
WiFi Standard v6E > not latest v7
Bluetooth v5.3 > not latest v5.4
Fingerprint Sensor Optional
Optical Drive No

HP EliteBook 840 G10 equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports and 2x USB 4.0 Type-C ports.

The USB-A port of the HP EliteBook 840 G10 is 2x USB 3.2, which is the latest generation. The maximum speed of USB-A 3.2 (latest generation) port is 20 GB/s.

Ports
USB-A 2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C 2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4
HDMI 1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port No
VGA No
Audio Jack 3.5mm Yes
Ethernet RJ45 No
SD CardReader No
Proprietary Charging Port No

WEBCAM

HP EliteBook 840 G10 has 3.69 MP front camera which is fairly good one over average laptop cameras in the market

Webcamera Specs
Webcam 2560 x 1440
Webcam Resolution 2560 x 1440
3.69 MP

KEYBOARD and TOUCHPAD

HP EliteBook 840 G10 has Island type keyboard, which is used on majority of recent laptops.

Keyboard and Touchpad
Keyboard Type Island
Numpad No
Backlight Optional
Windows Precision Yes
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