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HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5: Comparison

HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5: the series id difference

The first real difference is series id: HP EliteBook 840 G11 hp-elitebook-840-g11 against Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 lenovo-thinkpad-t14-gen5.

Who each one is for

The HP EliteBook 840 G11 is the one to take for corporate IT fleets, though it is not the pick for graphics-intensive work. Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 for IT-serviced corporate fleets, though it is not built for graphics-intensive work. Our rating of the HP 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.

What HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: laptop class, release year, operating system, cpu brand and cpu cores are identical here. They match on 27 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 differ on sku name?

Yes. SKU Name reads EliteBook 840 G11 on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 versus ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5.

Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5?

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

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    HP
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Lenovo
  • Series

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    EliteBook 840
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    ThinkPad T14
  • Series ID

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    hp-elitebook-840-g11
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    lenovo-thinkpad-t14-gen5
  • SKU Name

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    EliteBook 840 G11 (Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 512GB)
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB)
  • Chassis Code

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    840 G11
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    T14 Gen 5
  • Region Sold

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    North America
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Global
  • Laptop Class

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Business
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Business
  • Release Year

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    2024
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    2024
  • Operating System

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Windows 11 Pro
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Windows 11 Pro
  • Weight

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1.36 kgBest
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    1.38 kg
  • CPU Brand

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Intel
  • CPU Model

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Core Ultra 7 165U
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Core Ultra 7 155U
  • CPU Cores

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    12
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    12
  • Sustained Power Source

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Not Measured
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Not Measured
  • GPU Brand

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Intel
  • GPU Model

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel Graphics (integrated)
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Intel Graphics (integrated)
  • VRAM

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    0 GB
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    0 GB
  • Graphics Switching

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Integrated Only
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Integrated Only
  • RAM Capacity

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    16 GB
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    16 GB
  • RAM Type

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    DDR5
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    DDR5
  • Memory Form Factor

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    SO-DIMM
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    SO-DIMM
  • Memory Soldered

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    No
  • Max RAM Supported

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    64 GB
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    64 GB
  • RAM Slots

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    2
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    2
  • RAM Slots Free

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    1
  • Storage Slots

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    1
  • Storage Slots Free

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    0
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    0
  • Storage Form Factor

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    M.2 2280
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    M.2 2280
  • SATA Bay Present

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    512 GB
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    512 GB
  • Storage Type

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    NVMe SSD
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    14 inches
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    14 inches
  • Resolution Width

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1920 px
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    1920 px
  • Resolution Height

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1200 px
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    1200 px
  • Refresh Rate

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    60 Hz
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    60 Hz
  • Panel Type

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    IPS
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    IPS
  • Brightness Condition

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Vendor Unstated
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Vendor Unstated
  • Touchscreen

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    No
  • Battery Capacity

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    51 Wh
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    57 WhBest
  • Thunderbolt Support

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Thunderbolt 4
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    Thunderbolt 4
  • WiFi Standard

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    WiFi 6E
    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    WiFi 6E

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose HP EliteBook 840 G11 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Choose Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerHP EliteBook 840 G11Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5
    HP StoreView on HP Store
    Lenovo StoreView on Lenovo Store

    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 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.

    Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5

    7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

    The ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 is a straightforward corporate laptop with a Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB of DDR5 and a 14-inch 1920x1080 IPS screen at 1.38 kg.