HP
EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
Intel Core i7-6500U @ 2.50GHzCPU (Score: 3.274)
Intel HD 520GPU (Score: 859)
30VALUE SCORE
8 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
14" DISPLAY
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HP EliteBook 840 G3-14" Full HD Laptop Intel Core i7 6500U / 2.5 GHz (3.1 GHz Turbo) Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit - T9X69EA#ABB
£299.00
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:2.3/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateEliteBook 840 G3 Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) is a budget-focused portable designed for essential everyday browsing, streaming, and student coursework, powered by the Intel Core i7-6500U @ 2.50GHz paired with 8GB memory. Priced at £299.00, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Prospective buyers should note the 8GB memory configuration, which may constrain heavy multi-application workflows.
Gaming Performance
2.0/10Work & Productivity
4.8/10Creation & Media
0.8/10Portability & Commute
8.5/10Key Strengths
Trade-offs to Consider
- Integrated Intel HD 520 graphics processor is built for efficiency rather than AAA 3D gaming
- 8GB RAM is limited for modern multitasking and may bottleneck heavy workflows
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £299.00).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeUltrabook
- Product colourSilver
- Form factorClamshell
- Country of originChina
Display
- Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
- Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeFull HD
- Panel typeSVA
- Display number of colours16.78 million colours
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:9
- Display surfaceMatt
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
- Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor modeli7-6500U
- Processor cores2
- Processor threads4
- Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz
- Processor frequency2.5 GHz
- System bus rate4 GT/s
- Processor cache4 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
- Processor lithography14 nm
- Processor operating modes64-bit
- Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
- Processor codenameSkylake
- Bus typeOPI
- FSB ParityNo
- SteppingD1
- Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W
- Configurable TDP-up frequency2.6 GHz
- Configurable TDP-up25 W
- Configurable TDP-down7.5 W
- Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz
- Tjunction100 °C
- Maximum number of PCI Express lanes12
- PCI Express slots version3.0
- PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x1
- ECC supported by processorNo
Memory
- Internal memory8 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed2133 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory16 GB
- Maximum internal memory (64-bit)16 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- HDD capacity0 GB
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfaceSATA
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520
- On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz
- On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz
- Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB
- On-board graphics card DirectX version12.0
- On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.4
- On-board graphics card ID1916
Audio
- Audio systemBang & Olufsen
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speakers manufacturerBang & Olufsen
- Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Optical drive
- LightScribeNo
Network
- Wi-FiYes
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version4.2
- WWANNot installed
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- DisplayPorts quantity1
- DVI portNo
- VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
- Headphone outputs1
- S/PDIF out portNo
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- Docking connectorYes
- ExpressCard slotNo
- CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNo
- SmartCard slotYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadNo
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Island-style keyboardYes
- Spill-resistant keyboardYes
- Full-size keyboardYes
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Recovery operating systemWindows 10 Pro
- Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features
- Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Yes
- Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Yes
- Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNo
- Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)No
- Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNo
- Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYes
- Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Yes
- Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.0
- Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Yes
- Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)No
- Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)No
- Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)No
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYes
- Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Yes
- Intel Clear Video TechnologyYes
- Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYes
- Intel® Insider™Yes
- Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYes
- Intel Flex Memory AccessYes
- Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Yes
- Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNo
- Intel Enhanced Halt StateYes
- Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
- Intel Demand Based SwitchingNo
- Intel® Secure KeyYes
- Intel TSX-NINo
- Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
- Intel® OS GuardYes
- Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Yes
- Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Yes
- Intel 64Yes
- Execute Disable BitYes
- Idle StatesYes
- Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
- Processor package size42 X 24 mm
- Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
- Processor codeSR2EZ
- CPU configuration (max)1
- Embedded options availableNo
- Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
- Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.00
- Intel Smart Response Technology version1.00
- Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.00
- Intel Secure Key Technology version1.00
- Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.00
- Intel TSX-NI version1.00
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
- Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNo
- Intel FDI TechnologyNo
- Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNo
- Intel Fast Memory AccessNo
- Processor ARK ID88194
- Conflict-Free processorYes
Brand-specific features
- HP 3D DriveGuardYes
- HP ePrintYes
- HP Recovery ManagerYes
- HP Support AssistantYes
- HP Software providedHP Noise Reduction, HP Clear Sound, HP BIOSphere with HP Sure Start, HP Client Security, HP Image Assistant, HP SoftPaq Download Manager
- HP segmentBusiness
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
- Number of battery cells3
- Battery capacity46 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power45 W
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- AC adapter output voltage19 V
- Power auto-sensingYes
- DC-in jackYes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Fingerprint readerYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Password protectionYes
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 60 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%
- Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
- Operating altitude0 - 3050 m
- Non-operating altitude0 - 4570 m
- Operating shock40 G
- Non-operating shock240 G
- Operating vibration1.043 G
- Non-operating vibration3.5 G
Certificates
- Wi-Fi certifiedYes
- Compliance certificatesRoHS
Sustainability
- Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
- Width338 mm
- Depth237 mm
- Height18.9 mm
- Weight1.54 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
- ManualYes
- Quick start guideYes
- Warranty cardYes
- Power cord includedYes
Other features
- 3DNo
- Intel segment taggingEnterprise
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)T9X69EA
- Barcode (EAN)649661883746