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HP EliteBook 840 G6 vs HP EliteBook 850 G6

12.83 in
0.7 in
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Laptop
HP EliteBook 840 G6
14.57 in
0.72 in
HP EliteBook 850 G6 Laptop
HP EliteBook 850 G6
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
514
3.3 out of 5
514 user ratings
5 stars
13 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
51 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
1 %
83
3.7 out of 5
83 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
19 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Screen size14.0 in15.6 in
WidescreenYesYes
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness
  • 1000
  • 250
  • 400
  • 700
  • 900
  • 950
  • 1000
  • 250
  • 400
Touchscreennono
LED backlightyesyes
LCD backlight technologyWLED backlightWLED backlight

Audio properties

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Speakersyesyes

Video

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Graphics processor
  • AMD Radeon RX 550
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video memory size
  • 2 GB
  • None
None
Video memory type
  • GDDR5 SDRAM
  • None
None

Processor

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
CPU model
  • Intel Core i5 8265U
  • Intel Core i5 8365U
  • Intel Core i7 8565U
  • Intel Core i7 8665U
  • Intel Core i5 8265U
  • Intel Core i5 8365U
  • Intel Core i7 8565U
  • Intel Core i7 8665U
Clock speed2400.0 MHz2400.0 MHz
Number of coresQuad-CoreQuad-Core
64-bit computingyesyes
Cache
  • 6 MB
  • L3 - 6 MB
  • L3 - 8 MB
  • 6 MB
  • 8 MB
  • L3
  • L3 - 6 MB
  • L3 - 8 MB

Memory

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
RAM size
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 8 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 8 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAMDDR4 SDRAM
Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pinSO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed2400.0 MHz2400.0 MHz
Max RAM supported32 GB32 GB
Memory slots22

Input

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Input method
  • Keyboard
  • Pointing stick
  • Clickpad
  • Clickpad
  • Keyboard
  • Pointing stick
  • Clickpad
Numeric keypadnoyes
Keyboard backlightyesyes
Security
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Smart card reader

Network

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Wi-Fiyesyes
Wi-Fi standards802.11ax802.11ax
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version5.04.2
Antenna type2x22x2
InterfaceGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
  • 10
  • 100
  • 1000
  • 10
  • 100
  • 1000

Dimensions

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Height
  • 17.9
  • 19.1
0.72 in
Weight
  • 1480
  • 1480.0
  • 1620.0
62.79 oz
Width12.83 in14.57 in
Depth9.22 in9.91 in

Design

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Colour of productSilverSilver
Housing materialAluminumAluminum

Camera

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Built in camerayesyes
Camera resolutionHDHD

Connectivity

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b

Power

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Battery capacity50.0 Wh56.0 Wh
Battery technology
  • Lithium Polymer
  • Lithium-Ion
  • Lithium Polymer
  • Lithium-Ion
Battery cells33

Storage

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Main storage
  • 1 TB SSD
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 512 GB SSD
  • 1 TB SSD
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 512 GB SSD
Storage type
  • M.2 2280 PCIe
  • M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
  • M.2 2280 PCIe VNMe
  • M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 PCIe NVMe
Integrated card readernono
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedNot supported
Optical drive typeNoneNone

Certifications

HP EliteBook 840 G6HP EliteBook 840 G6
HP EliteBook 850 G6HP EliteBook 850 G6
Energy Staryesyes

Pros & Cons

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