HP EliteBook 840 G2 i5-5300U 8GB 256GB SSD 14.0 laptop

HP EliteBook 840 G2 for business mobility

The HP EliteBook 840 G2 is a 14.0-inch laptop built for professionals who need a lightweight Windows 10 Pro machine. An Intel Core i5-5300U processor at 2.3 GHz and 8 GB of DDR3L memory handle office applications and web-based workflows. A 256 GB SATA SSD provides quiet, solid-state storage and faster boot times than a mechanical drive. The non-touch display keeps weight down for daily carry.

Sustained load on the dual-core U-series chip

Under continuous workloads the i5-5300U will throttle to stay within its low-power envelope, so compile times and large spreadsheet calculations run slower than on higher-wattage processors. The integrated graphics share system memory, limiting 3D or video-encoding performance during long sessions. Thermal headroom is modest, so the fan becomes audible when the CPU is held at peak frequency for extended periods. Battery life decreases noticeably under heavy sustained use.

Upgrade from older hard-drive ultraportables

This unit replaces a spinning-disk ultraportable or an earlier 4 GB business notebook, delivering quieter operation and snappier application launches. The jump is worthwhile when your current laptop struggles with multitasking or takes minutes to reach the desktop. It is not suited for buyers who want more storage than 256 GB, need a touchscreen, require Bluetooth connectivity, or expect discrete graphics performance for creative workloads.