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HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura: Comparison
HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura: the refresh rate difference
On refresh rate the spread is 50%, HP EliteBook 840 G11 60 Hz against Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura 120 Hz, so Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura takes it.
Who each one is for
The HP EliteBook 840 G11 suits corporate IT fleets, though it is not built for graphics-intensive work. Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura for travel and commuting where under a kilogram matters and long document and code sessions on an excellent OLED panel, though it is not the pick for anyone who plans to add memory later, nothing is upgradable and gaming beyond light titles, this is integrated graphics only. 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.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Laptop class, operating system, cpu brand, sustained power source and gpu brand read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 11 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads hp-elitebook-840-g11 on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 versus thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura.
Is the VRAM the same on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura?
It is. Both are listed at 0 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- HP
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Lenovo
Series
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- EliteBook 840
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Series ID
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- hp-elitebook-840-g11
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura
SKU Name
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- EliteBook 840 G11 (Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 512GB)
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 21NS
Chassis Code
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 840 G11
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 21NS
Region Sold
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- North America
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Global
Laptop Class
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Business
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Business
Release Year
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 2024
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 2025
Operating System
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Windows 11 Pro
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Windows 11 Pro
Weight
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1.36 kg
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 0.99 kgBest
CPU Brand
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Intel
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Intel
CPU Model
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Core Ultra 7 165U
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Core Ultra 7 268V
CPU Cores
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 12Best
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Not Measured
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Intel
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Intel
GPU Model
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Intel Graphics (integrated)
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Intel Arc Graphics 140V
VRAM
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 0 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Integrated Only
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 16 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 32 GBBest
RAM Type
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- DDR5
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- SO-DIMM
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- No
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Yes
Max RAM Supported
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 64 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 2
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 0
Storage Slots
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 0
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- No
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- No
Storage Capacity
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 512 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 1000 GBBest
Storage Type
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 14 inches
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 14 inches
Resolution Width
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1920 px
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 2880 px
Resolution Height
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1200 pxBest
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 1800 px
Refresh Rate
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 60 Hz-50%
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 120 HzBest
Panel Type
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- IPS
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- OLED
Brightness Condition
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- No
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- No
Battery Capacity
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 51 Wh
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- 57 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
- WiFi 7
Which one should you pick?
Choose HP EliteBook 840 G11 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | HP EliteBook 840 G11 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| HP Store | View on HP 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 X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the few laptops where the weight figure is not a compromise hidden behind a bad panel or a small battery.