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HP EliteBook 1040 G11 vs HP EliteBook 840 G11: Comparison

What is the difference between EliteBook 1040 G11 and EliteBook 840 G11?

Series id is the dividing line, EliteBook 1040 G11 hp-elitebook-1040-g11 against EliteBook 840 G11 hp-elitebook-840-g11.

Which should you buy, EliteBook 1040 G11 or EliteBook 840 G11?

The EliteBook 1040 G11 is the one to take for executive/road warrior use, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders. The EliteBook 840 G11 suits corporate IT fleets, though it is the wrong buy for graphics-intensive work. Our rating of the EliteBook 1040 G11 (7.5/10): the EliteBook 1040 G11 is a business ultrabook with a Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB of LPDDR5X, Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 7. It weighs 1.34 kg and has a 53 Wh battery, which makes it a good fit for executives and frequent travelers who want Windows 11 Pro. Memory is soldered and the single SSD slot is occupied, so decide on capacity at purchase. Our rating of the EliteBook 840 G11 (7.4/10): the EliteBook 840 G11 pairs a Core Ultra 7 165U with 16GB of DDR5 in a SO-DIMM slot, with one slot free and support up to 64GB. It also has Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Pro and a 51 Wh battery at 1.36 kg, which suits IT fleets that want serviceable hardware. Graphics are integrated, so it is not meant for rendering or gaming.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, laptop class, release year, operating system, cpu brand and cpu model included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 21 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the EliteBook 1040 G11 and EliteBook 840 G11 differ on sku name?

Yes. SKU Name reads EliteBook 1040 G11 on the EliteBook 1040 G11 versus EliteBook 840 G11 on the EliteBook 840 G11.

Is the CPU Cores the same on the EliteBook 1040 G11 and EliteBook 840 G11?

It is. Both are listed at 12, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    HP
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    HP
  • Series

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    EliteBook 1040
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    EliteBook 840
  • Series ID

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    hp-elitebook-1040-g11
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    hp-elitebook-840-g11
  • SKU Name

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    EliteBook 1040 G11 (Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 512GB)
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    EliteBook 840 G11 (Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 512GB)
  • Region Sold

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Global
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    North America
  • Laptop Class

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Business
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Business
  • Release Year

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    2024
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    2024
  • Operating System

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Windows 11 Pro
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Windows 11 Pro
  • Weight

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    1.34 kgBest
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1.36 kg
  • CPU Brand

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Intel
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel
  • CPU Model

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Core Ultra 7 165U
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Core Ultra 7 165U
  • CPU Cores

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    12
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    12
  • Sustained Power Source

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Not Measured
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Not Measured
  • GPU Brand

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Intel
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel
  • GPU Model

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Intel Graphics (integrated)
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel Graphics (integrated)
  • VRAM

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    0 GB
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    0 GB
  • Graphics Switching

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Integrated Only
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Integrated Only
  • RAM Capacity

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    16 GB
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    16 GB
  • RAM Type

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    LPDDR5X
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    DDR5
  • Memory Form Factor

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Soldered
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    SO-DIMM
  • Memory Soldered

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Yes
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
  • Max RAM Supported

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    32 GB
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    64 GB
  • RAM Slots

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    0
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    2
  • RAM Slots Free

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    0
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1
  • Storage Slots

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    1
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1
  • Storage Slots Free

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    0
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    0
  • Storage Form Factor

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    M.2 2280
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    M.2 2280
  • SATA Bay Present

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    No
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    512 GB
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    512 GB
  • Storage Type

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    NVMe SSD
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    14 inches
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    14 inches
  • Resolution Width

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    1920 px
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1920 px
  • Resolution Height

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    1200 px
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1200 px
  • Refresh Rate

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    60 Hz
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    60 Hz
  • Panel Type

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    IPS
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    IPS
  • Brightness Condition

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Vendor Unstated
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Vendor Unstated
  • Touchscreen

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    No
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
  • Battery Capacity

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    53 WhBest
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    51 Wh
  • Thunderbolt Support

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    Thunderbolt 4
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Thunderbolt 4
  • WiFi Standard

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11
    WiFi 7
    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    WiFi 6E

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose HP EliteBook 1040 G11 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Choose HP EliteBook 840 G11 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    HP EliteBook 1040 G11

    7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

    The EliteBook 1040 G11 is a business ultrabook with a Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB of LPDDR5X, Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 7.

    HP EliteBook 840 G11

    7.4 / 10 Expert Rating

    The EliteBook 840 G11 pairs a Core Ultra 7 165U with 16GB of DDR5 in a SO-DIMM slot, with one slot free and support up to 64GB.