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HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business: Comparison
HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for: the refresh rate difference
On refresh rate the spread is 50%, HP EliteBook 840 G11 60 Hz against Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for 120 Hz, so Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for takes it.
Which should you buy, HP EliteBook 840 G11 or Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for?
The HP EliteBook 840 G11 suits corporate IT fleets, though it is not built for graphics-intensive work. Buy the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for for Business buyers standardizing on a compact, Copilot+-certified laptop and IT departments that want a serviceable (if not expandable) SSD, though it is not the pick for anyone wanting to add RAM after purchase, it's soldered and buyers needing a second internal storage slot. The same goes for anyone who values a 3:2, 120Hz touchscreen for note-taking and reading. 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 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads hp-elitebook-840-g11 on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 versus surface-laptop-7-business on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for.
Is the VRAM the same on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for?
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
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Microsoft
Series
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- EliteBook 840
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Surface Laptop
Series ID
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- hp-elitebook-840-g11
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- surface-laptop-7-business
SKU Name
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- EliteBook 840 G11 (Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 512GB)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Core Ultra 5 236V / 16GB / 256GB / 13.8"
Chassis Code
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 840 G11
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 7th Edition
Region Sold
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- North America
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Global
Laptop Class
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Business
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Business
Release Year
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 2024
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 2025
Operating System
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Windows 11 Pro
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Windows 11 Pro
Weight
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1.36 kg
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 1.35 kgBest
CPU Brand
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Intel
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel
CPU Model
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Core Ultra 7 165U
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
CPU Cores
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 12Best
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Not Measured
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Intel
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel
GPU Model
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Intel Graphics (integrated)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Intel Arc Graphics
VRAM
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 0 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Integrated Only
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 16 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- DDR5
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- SO-DIMM
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- No
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Yes
Max RAM Supported
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 64 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 2
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0
Storage Slots
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 0
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- M.2 2280
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- M.2 2230
SATA Bay Present
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- No
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- No
Storage Capacity
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 512 GBBest
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 256 GB
Storage Type
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- NVMe SSD
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 14 inches
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 13.8 inches
Resolution Width
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1920 px
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 2304 px
Resolution Height
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 1200 pxBest
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 1536 px
Refresh Rate
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 60 Hz-50%
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 120 HzBest
Panel Type
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- IPS
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Vendor Unstated
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- SDR Sustained Full Screen
Touchscreen
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- No
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Yes
Battery Capacity
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- 51 Wh
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 54 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Thunderbolt 4
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- HP EliteBook 840 G11
- WiFi 6E
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
- 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | HP EliteBook 840 G11 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8" for Business
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Surface Laptop 7 13.8 has a 3:2 touchscreen at 2304 pixels wide, 120Hz and 600 nits, which works well for reading and note-taking.