HP EliteBook 840 G3 14" laptop i5-6300U 16GB 240GB SSD

Target professional user

The HP EliteBook 840 G3 is a 14.0 inch laptop built for mobile professionals who need a reliable Windows 10 Home device. It runs on an Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core processor with a base speed of 2.40 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.00 GHz. The system includes 16GB of DDR3 memory and a new 240GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for storage.

Suitability and limits

This configuration suits office workers, students and remote staff who run standard productivity applications, web browsers and video calls on the 1366 x 768 HD non-touch display. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 handles everyday visual tasks but is not designed for 3D rendering, modern gaming or intensive video editing. Buyers who need a touchscreen, a higher resolution panel or discrete graphics should look at other models.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the 16GB DDR3 memory paired with the dual-core i5-6300U processor. This combination determines how many applications run smoothly at once and whether the laptop meets the performance baseline for your specific workload. The memory can be expanded up to 32 GB across two slots if your usage grows beyond the installed capacity.