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HP EliteBook 840 G4

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User ratings:
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3.4 out of 5
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Editorial reviews:
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4.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • fantastic display
  • high-powered internals
  • smooth to operate and largely faultless

Cons

  • it isn't very bright
  • Many laptops only come equipped with one USB-C port
  • as sensitive as ones found on Lenovo machines

Key specs

  • Intel HD Graphics 620
  • 1920, 1080
  • 14 in
  • TN
  • 8 GB
  • DDR4 SDRAM
  • Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U
  • 2.7 GHz

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HP EliteBook 840 G4 - Pros & Cons

HP EliteBook 840 G4

Pros

  • fantastic display
  • high-powered internals
  • smooth to operate and largely faultless
  • 840 G7 managed quite well under everyday use conditions
  • the EliteBook 850 G4 delivers both with ease
  • Both MP3s and videos sound great
  • roomy storage
  • great screen
  • strong performance and all-day battery life
  • a great screen
  • strong performance and all-day battery life

Cons

  • it isn't very bright
  • Many laptops only come equipped with one USB-C port
  • as sensitive as ones found on Lenovo machines
  • poor viewing angles
  • narrow sRGB coverage and awful contrast
  • the EliteBook 850 G4 is missing on this
  • Viewing angles are poor due to the nature of TN panels
  • native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors
  • be using the display lower than that anyway
  • playing with toys and telling people what gear to buy

HP EliteBook 840 G4 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
14 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
2133 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
1480 g
IconResolution

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HP EliteBook 840 G4 - Full Specifications

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Display
Resolution1920 x 1080
Screen size14.0 in
WidescreenYes
Panel typeTN
Brightness275.0 cd/m²
LCD backlight technologyLED backlight
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Video
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 620
Video memory sizeNone
Video memory typeNone
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Memory
RAM size8 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM
Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed2133.0 MHz
Max RAM supported32 GB
Memory slots2
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Network
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Housing material
  • Aluminum
  • Magnesium alloy
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Power
Battery capacity51.0 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer
Battery cells3
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Certifications
Energy Staryes
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Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
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Processor
CPU model
Intel Core i7 7500U
Clock speed2.7 GHz
Number of coresDual-Core
64-bit computingyes
Cache4 MB
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Input
Input method
  • Keyboard
  • Touchpad
  • Pointing stick
Keyboard backlightyes
Security
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Smart card reader
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Dimensions
Height0.74 in
Weight52.21 oz
Width13.31 in
Depth9.33 in
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Camera
Built in camerayes
Camera resolutionHD
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Storage
Main storage512 GB SSD
Storage typeM.2 2280 PCIe NVMe

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HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP - Editorial Reviews (8)

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HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 840 G4 – What is the best display option?
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Notebookcheck
Published: 26.05.2017
HP EliteBook 840 G4 – What is the best display option?

HP ships the current EliteBook 840 G4 with different panels. But which is the best one: FHD TN, FHD IPS, or WQHD IPS?

HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 840 G4 (7200U, Full HD) Laptop Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 23.03.2017
HP EliteBook 840 G4 (7200U, Full HD) Laptop Review
4.4

We review the new HP EliteBook 840 G4. The business notebook is now equipped wih modern Kaby Lake processors, but there are otherwise not many changes compared to the previous EliteBook 840 G3. Is the EliteBook still competitive, or are the rivals better?

HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 840 G4
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 11.08.2020
HP EliteBook 840 G4
5.0

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HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 1040 G4: Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 21.12.2017
HP EliteBook 1040 G4: Full Review and Benchmarks
4.0

The HP EliteBook 1040 G4 is a slick 14-inch business notebook that offers long battery life.

HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 850 G4 review – HP’s surprisingly expensive business solution
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 21.07.2017
HP EliteBook 850 G4 review – HP’s surprisingly expensive business solution
5.0

Like in almost every market segment, the high-end business segment is oversaturated with plenty of options to choose from. HP’s EliteBook series have always been there and remain as one of th…

HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 840 G5 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.07.2018
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Review
4.0

The midrange EliteBook 840 G5 is a first-class 14-inch business laptop that challenges its up-the-stack HP kin, though you'll want to upgrade from the dim default screen.

HP EliteBook 840 G4 What is your review of the HP EliteBook 840 G5 series?
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What is your review of the HP EliteBook 840 G5 series?

Answer (1 of 2): Its a business notebook which is very light, and comes in very handy. Power, security, productivity and entertainment: The EliteBook 840 excels at it all. From its keyboard and privacy display to its speakers and performance, every aspect of this business laptop is high quality....

HP EliteBook 840 G4 HP EliteBook 840 G7 review: An elite experience | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 15.12.2020
HP EliteBook 840 G7 review: An elite experience | IT PRO
4.0

A fantastic business laptop with universally-acclaimed characteristics

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