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If security is your top priority when it comes to laptops, the HP EliteBook 840 G5 should be on your radar. Although, judging by all the security features this machine boasts, it's going to be pretty secure.Not content with the usual defensive layers of...
While I wouldn't go mad for the EliteBook 840 G5, there's much to like here: the conferencing features; the extra levels of privacy; the convenience of built-in Ethernet and HDMI ports to accompany Thunderbolt 3. This versatility, make the EliteBook an at...
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Then there’s HP’s combination Sure Start Gen4 feature. While it may sound like a government-sponsored house-buying scheme, it’s actually an added layer of protection for your BIOS. If malware targets this and makes a change, Sure Start will revert to the...
Fantastic security features, Feels sturdy, Great screen...
Strange trackpoint position, Not the best battery life...
A great choice for security-conscious companies, with a great screen privacy mode...
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Sign up for our daily newsletterIf your business puts security at the top of your wishlist when it comes to new laptops, the HP EliteBook 840 G5 should be on your radar. Although, judging by all the security features this machine boasts, it's probably g...
Excellent port selection, Great business features, Keen price...
Chunky, unprepossessing design, Performance can't match the Dell XPS 13...
While we wouldn't rush out to buy the EliteBook 840 G5, there's much to like here. This level of versatility, and prices starting at £1,099 inc VAT on HP's website, make the EliteBook an attractive option for security-sensitive businesses...
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In the ultra-competitive Ultrabook market, HP has to contend with many respected brands that all see this as a highly lucrative sector. The Elitebook designs offer a very wide range of performance and price points, with the 840 G5 being on the higher end...
Lovely engineering, Stunning display, Excellent performance...
Proprietary PSU...
Compact, yet massively powerful and feature-filled. The HP EliteBook 840 G5 avoids aesthetic showboating and focuses entirely on providing the best core user experience. For the power user who doesn't want a 2-in-1 system, this is one of the best pure Ult...
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This review has been one of the most difficult I've ever written.This is not a reflection on the product.It's just that when I finish, I'm duty-bound to pack up this EliteBook and return it. Even my beloved other half has found herself attracted by its se...
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HP EliteBook 840 G5 ReviewPerformance for power users…When it comes to ultrabooks, HP has to contend with many respected brands that all see this as a lucrative sector. The EliteBook offers a very wide range of performance and price points, with the...
4/58 Total ScoreHP EliteBook 840 G5 ReviewAimed at power users, the HP EliteBook 840 G5 crams the latest tech into a well-made package.Add your reviewHP EliteBook 840 G5 14" LCD Notebook - Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) i7-8550U Quad-core (4 Core) 1.80 GHz -. $...
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The life of a tech reviewer is a conflicting one. Sometimes, I can't wait to get a review published because I want to move on to the next device. Other times, I dread moving on to something new because I love the device I'm reviewing so much.The HP EliteB...
I really love the HP EliteBook 840 G5. Many of the Always Connected PCs that we're seeing pushed aren't very powerful, or they're not in conventional form factors. Even the Intel-powered Surface Pro isn't my cup of tea, as it's tough to use without a desk...
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HP's EliteBook 800 Series G5 comes in 13.3-inch (830), 14-inch (840) and 15.6-inch (850) models. I was sent a 14-inch EliteBook 840 to evaluate. Whichever of the three sizes you opt for, you'll get a solidly designed business laptop that, although it lack...
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HP's EliteBook series laptops launched back in 2008 to general success, and a decade later it remains one of HP's top-selling thin and light laptop lines. To celebrate 10 years of that success, the company decided to completely redesigned their business c...
Solid performance, Great looking, sleek new design, Decent speakers for a laptop, Great connectivity options, Lots of system configuration options, Excellent security features...
Expensive as configured and tested, Middling battery Life...
With last year's Elitebook G4 being more or less a refresh of the previous generation, HP set out to make a bold statement with its 5th gen devices. What inspired these bold new designs was the need to appeal to a more tech-savvy audience that cares about...
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Privacy screen at the touch of a button. When it comes to Hewlett Packard's top-of-the-line model from their Elitebook 840 G5 series, the manufacturer isn't fiddling about. On board you'll find a very bright IPS display with a privacy screen, an LTE modem...
very bright, high-contrast IPS display, Full HD resolution, attractive and stable case, many security features, NVMe SSD, good system performance, comfy input devices, Thunderbolt 3, docking port...
mediocre battery life, no memory card reader, occasional electronic crackle, PWM...
The HP Elitebook 840 G5 3JX61EA, courtesy of HP GermanyThe Elitebook 840 G5 belongs to the luxury class of business laptops. Our test device is the top-of-the-line model. In terms of the laptop's configuration, HP makes no compromises. The Core i7 process...
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Let HP swoop you off your feet with a powerful and luxurious business notebook that embraces productivity and security just as much as it does its multimedia capabilities. The 14-inch EliteBook 840 G5 ($1,182 starting; $2,295 as reviewed) delivers solid p...
Classy design, Awesome keyboard, Solid battery life, Vivid privacy display, Quality audio...
Blurry webcam, Display on base model is mediocre...
The EliteBook 840 G5 is an absolute beauty of a business laptop, providing a comfy keyboard, strong performance and amazing sound in a stylish design...
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This particular model comes with several 8th Gen Intel ULV chips to choose from. However, we picked a Core i7-8550U model equipped with a Radeon RX 540 (2GB) and 16 GB of RAM. Actually, the configuration is practically the same (except the screen size obv...
Very good input devices, High contrast screen with comfortable viewing angles, Easy to get inside and upgrade, PWM-free across all brightness levels, Supports super fast NVMe storage, Backlit keyboard, Battery life is on point...
Core i7-8550U underperforms in raw benchmarks, Heavy price tag, Thermal management is terrible, Gets warm on the surface under heavy load, Mediocre color range...
With the fifth generation of EliteBook 800 devices, HP is aiming to conquer the whole range of the business segment. However, if it really wants to do so it should give its best – without compromises. Unfortunately for HP, this is not yet the case. While...
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A lot of changes! After HP only gave its business notebook a quick brush-up last year, a lot of changes have been made to the new EliteBook 840. There is the Kaby Lake Refresh processor and a new case redesign. This does not necessarily mean that new is a...
good looking, stable case, bright, matte IPS, no PWM, many security features, good system performance, comfortable input devices, USB Type-C with Thunderbolt, case temperatures remain low, docking port...
display has a strong blue cast ex-works, SSD not as good as we expected, average battery runtimes, no card reader, processor cannot reach its full potential...
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