HP 840 G6 vs 840 G7 – want to know the difference?

Announced in May 2020, the HP 840 G7 is part of the eleventh generation of EliteBook notebooks. But has it changed much since it’s predecessor came out in 2019? Check out the stats below, as we compare the two.

	840 G6	840 G7
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro (64-Bit)	Windows 10 Pro (64-Bit)
Performance:
CPU	1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-8365U Quad-Core (8th Gen)	1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-10310U Quad-Core (10th Gen)
Maximum Boost Speed	4.1GHz	4.8GHz
L3 Cache	6MB	6MB
Memory Type	2400 MHz DDR4	2666 MHz DDR4
Total Installed Memory	8GB	8GB
Memory Configuration	1 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable)	1 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable)
Maximum Memory Capacity	32GB	64GB
Memory Slot Type	260-Pin SO-DIMM	260-Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Slots	2 (1 available)	2 (1 available)
Graphics Type	Integrated	Integrated
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 620	Intel UHD Graphics
Display:
Panel Type	IPS-Type LCD	N/A
Size	14″	14″
Aspect Ratio	16:9	N/A
Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Touchscreen	No	No
Finish	Matte	Glossy with anti-reflective coating
Maximum Brightness	1000 cd/m2	1000 cd/m2
Colour Gamut	72% NTSC	72% NTSC
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Contrast Ratio	2000:1	1500:1
Viewing Angle (H x V)	170 x 170o	170 x 170o
Storage + Expansion
SSD Slots	1 x M.2 2280 SATA / PCIe x4 (In Use)	1 x M.2 2280 SATA / PCIe x4 (In Use)
Total Installed Capacity	256GB	256GB
Solid State Storage	1 x 256 GB M.2 SATA	1 x 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe
Expansion Slots	1 x Smart Card	1 x Smart Card
Optical Drive	None	None
I/ O
Ports	2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x Docking Connector	2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB Type-C Ports	1 x Thunderbolt 3	2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Supports DisplayPort)
Display	1 x HDMI 1.4b	1 x HDMI 1.4b
Audio	1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output	1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
Built-In Speakers	2	2
Built-In Microphones	3	3
Media/Memory Card Slot	None	N/A
Communications
Ethernet	1 x RJ45 (Gigabit)	None
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
MU-MIMO Support	2 x 2	2 x 2
Bluetooth	5.0	5.0
GPS	None	None
NFC	Yes	Yes
Webcam	User-Facing: 720p	User-Facing: 0.9 MP (720p)
Battery
Battery Chemistry	Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
Capacity	Non-Removable 3-Cell: 50 Wh	Non-Removable 3-Cell: 53 Wh
Maximum Runtime	17.25 Hours	23 Hours
Keyboard + Mouse
Keyboard	Notebook Keyboard with Backlight	Notebook Keyboard with Backlight
Pointing Device	Touchpad	Touchpad
General
Security	Kensington Lock Slot, Fingerprint Reader, Facial Recognition, Integrated Recovery Storage Drive, Dedicated TPM Security Chip	Kensington Lock Slot, Fingerprint Reader, Facial Recognition, Integrated Recovery Storage Drive, Dedicated TPM Security Chip, Webcam Blocker, Privacy Screen
Power Supply	65W	65W
Operating Temperature	32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C	32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C
Dimensions	12.84 x 9.22 x 0.71″ / 32.61 x 23.42 x 1.8 cm	12.74 x 8.45 x 0.7″ / 32.36 x 21.46 x 1.78 cm
Weight	3.27 lb / 1.48 kg	2.95 lb / 1.34 kg

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You can find out more about the 840’s predecessors as well as the upcoming release of the 840 G8 here.