HP EliteBook 840 G1

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Reviews for the HP EliteBook 840 G1

70% HP EliteBook 840 G1 review: A gem of a business laptop
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The 840 G1 has distinguished, get-down-to-business looks, a great design, robust performance and all the correct corporate options. My only caveat is that if an eraser-head is your preferred cursor-control tool, be sure you try before you buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% HP EliteBook 840 G1
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
HP's EliteBooks have been perennial favorites among business buyers, and with good reason—the series offers security, durability, and ergonomics at an affordable price. The HP EliteBook 840 G1 business laptop provides an outstanding keyboard and touch pad, long battery life, and a VGA port in a sleek, affordable package. Just be prepared to accept some compromises.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

100% HP Elitebook 840 G1 review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
We were pleased with the Elitebook 840 G1’s screen, too. The Elitebook 840 G1’s 1,920x1,080 resolution looked razor sharp on its 14in display and its matt finish diffused reflections very well. The screen’s image quality was also excellent. Our colour calibrator showed it was displaying 89.4 per cent of the sRGB colour gamut, which is high, and reds, greens and blues all looked bright and crisp. Our black level reading of 0.25cd/m2 was equally excellent. Solid blacks appeared deep and inky onscreen, with no signs of backlight bleeding whatsoever.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%

HP EliteBook 840G1: Sometimes it's an Ultrabook, sometimes it's not
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
As a daily workhorse, it’s easy to get comfortable with the EliteBook 840 G1 – its 14in form factor and full HD display hitting a sweet spot for portability, productivity and practicality. There are some compromises though and battery life is the most obvious and may be the reason why HP is somewhat ambiguous about which models qualify as Ultrabooks, so it’s just as well you can easily swap out the power pack for another. Relying on an HDD does undermine the benchmark performance but it's not especially noticeable once everything is running. There’s an M.2 flash cache option to give the EliteBook 840 G1 a shot in the arm, which sounds like a great idea - if only HP could find them.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2014

80% HP EliteBook 840 G1
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
For some reason this is classed as a business product. For that reason I am told it comes with Windows 7 Pro but also Windows 8 upgrade ready on the unit at no extra cost so you can choose. I was sent the non-touch version.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 100%

80% HP EliteBook 840 G1 review
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
The HP EliteBook 840 G1 is a tough laptop, both from a build and software point of view. Built to the military's MIL-STD 810G standard, the 840 G1 can survive more than average wear than tear. Even better, thanks to its Intel vPro and custom HP security technology it should, if set up correctly, be fairly hacker proof. Even though it doesn't boast as good a battery life as HP claims and despite it being slightly chunky, the HP EliteBook 840 G1 is still a solid choice for any business user in need of a high-performance ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% HP EliteBook 840 G1 review: well-designed and versatile laptop with a powerful processor
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
It's a shame that the EliteBook doesn't include a solid-state drive that can really make the most of its powerful processor and GPU, but this is still a well-designed and versatile laptop that will appeal to many business users. The high-quality display is particularly suitable for presentations, while its sturdy design, security features and battery life will appeal to anyone that spends a lot of time out on the road.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 100%

Foreign Reviews

HP EliteBook 840 G1 – бизнес-партнер за солидные деньги
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; high-quality case; convenient and practical keyboard and touchpad; decent performance; good connectivity; decent autonomy. Negative: Relatively expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/10/2014

Обзор корпоративного ноутбука HP Elitebook 840 G1: ничего личного, просто бизнес
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High build quality; good materials; good connectivity, compact size; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/06/2014

91% HP EliteBook 840 G1 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% emissions: 90%

HP EliteBook 840 G1 – könnyű laptop munkára
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good assembly and material quality; great interior layout and extensibility; superior cooling system; low power consumption. Negative: Poor TN display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2014

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Model:

The ultrabook market is geared towards business users on the go, and the HP EliteBook 840 G1 is the latest offering from HP in this market. This 14 inch laptop is available in various configurations, from Intel Core i7 to i3, with varying combinations of SSD and HD storage and a few options in screen resolution. Options for the OS are Windows 8, Windows 7, SUSE Linux, and FreeDOS. The user can also opt for a touch screen if desired. The price would of course vary according to the chosen options. One thing is standard and that is the sturdiness of the body. Made of high quality magnesium and aluminum, this machine was built to withstand spills, knocks and drops.

Weighing in at 1.58 kg, and with a 3-cell battery with 50 Wh capacity,which is capable of lasting over 10 hours of light use, this machine is ideal for those with a lot of work on the go. Sporting a backlit, spill-resistant keyboard, a splash of coffee won't ruin a workday. The latest addition to this business savvy line will no doubt please those already familiar with this line. The quality of the materials, as well as the range of options available when configuring this device will no doubt please new potential users as well.

AMD Radeon HD 8750M: Mid-range graphics card based on the GCN architecture.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

4600U:

A Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

81.57%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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