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HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs VAIO SX14 2023: Comparison

What is the difference between HP EliteBook 840 G11 and VAIO SX14 2023?

Series id is the dividing line, HP EliteBook 840 G11 hp-elitebook-840-g11 against VAIO SX14 2023 vaio-sx14-2023.

Who each one is for

Buy the HP EliteBook 840 G11 for corporate IT fleets, though it is the wrong buy for graphics-intensive work. The VAIO SX14 2023 is the one to take for frequent business travelers, though it is not built for gamers or creators needing discrete graphics and buyers wanting user-upgradeable RAM. It also earns its place with buyers who prioritize keyboard feel and weight over raw GPU power. 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 14 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and VAIO SX14 2023 differ on sku name?

Yes. SKU Name reads EliteBook 840 G11 on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 versus VAIO SX14 2023 on the VAIO SX14 2023.

Is the RAM Capacity the same on the HP EliteBook 840 G11 and VAIO SX14 2023?

It is. Both are listed at 16 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    HP
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Other
  • Series

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    EliteBook 840
    VAIO SX14 2023
    SX14
  • Series ID

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    hp-elitebook-840-g11
    VAIO SX14 2023
    vaio-sx14-2023
  • SKU Name

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    EliteBook 840 G11 (Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 512GB)
    VAIO SX14 2023
    VAIO SX14 2023 (Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 512GB)
  • Region Sold

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    North America
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Japan
  • Laptop Class

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Business
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Business
  • Release Year

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    2024
    VAIO SX14 2023
    2023
  • Operating System

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Windows 11 Pro
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Windows 11 Pro
  • Weight

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1.36 kg
    VAIO SX14 2023
    0.999 kgBest
  • CPU Brand

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Intel
  • CPU Model

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Core Ultra 7 165U
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Core i7-1355U
  • CPU Cores

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    12Best
    VAIO SX14 2023
    10
  • Sustained Power Source

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Not Measured
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Not Measured
  • GPU Brand

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Intel
  • GPU Model

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Intel Graphics (integrated)
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Iris Xe Graphics
  • RAM Capacity

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    16 GB
    VAIO SX14 2023
    16 GB
  • RAM Type

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    DDR5
    VAIO SX14 2023
    LPDDR4X
  • Memory Form Factor

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    SO-DIMM
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Soldered
  • Memory Soldered

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Yes
  • Max RAM Supported

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    64 GB
    VAIO SX14 2023
    16 GB
  • RAM Slots

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    2
    VAIO SX14 2023
    0
  • RAM Slots Free

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1
    VAIO SX14 2023
    0
  • Storage Slots

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1
    VAIO SX14 2023
    1
  • Storage Slots Free

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    0
    VAIO SX14 2023
    0
  • Storage Form Factor

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    M.2 2280
    VAIO SX14 2023
    M.2 2280
  • SATA Bay Present

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
    VAIO SX14 2023
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    512 GB
    VAIO SX14 2023
    512 GB
  • Storage Type

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    NVMe SSD
    VAIO SX14 2023
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    14 inches
    VAIO SX14 2023
    14 inches
  • Resolution Width

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1920 px
    VAIO SX14 2023
    1920 px
  • Resolution Height

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    1200 px
    VAIO SX14 2023
    1200 px
  • Panel Type

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    IPS
    VAIO SX14 2023
    IPS
  • Touchscreen

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    No
    VAIO SX14 2023
    No
  • Thunderbolt Support

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    Thunderbolt 4
    VAIO SX14 2023
    Thunderbolt 4
  • WiFi Standard

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    WiFi 6E
    VAIO SX14 2023
    WiFi 6E

    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 VAIO SX14 2023 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerHP EliteBook 840 G11VAIO SX14 2023
    HP StoreView on HP Store
    VAIO DirectView on VAIO Direct

    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.

    VAIO SX14 2023

    7.2 / 10 Expert Rating

    The VAIO SX14 weighs 0.999 kg with a 14-inch 1920x1080 IPS screen, a Core i7-1355U and 16GB of LPDDR4X.