After the review of the 14-inch Latitude E7470, which scored a very good 89%, we continue with one of the biggest rivals: The EliteBook 840 G3 is HP's answer to Dell's business Ultrabook. A look at the final score immediately shows: 87%, so Dell has the upper hand in terms of build quality and choice of components. Why does the EliteBook 840 G3 miss a very good rating? Read on to find out.
Rivals for the EliteBook are the ThinkPad T450s (1300 Euros/~$1477) or T460s respectively, the Latitude E7470 (2300 Euros/~$2614) and the Acer TravelMate P645 (1329 Euros/~$1510). HP also offers the Ultrabook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 (2000 Euros/~$2273), which is currently under review. Our test model of the 840 G3 is not defined as an Ultrabook, but HP also offers a touch version for a small premium. 1500 Euros (~$1704) is the online price for our version, T9X59ET#ABD, with a Core i7-6500U, 256 GB SSD and FHD panel. Not a bargain, but not too expensive compared with the mentioned rivals (review configurations), either.
We will find out why the EliteBook 840 G3 can meet high requirements on the one hand, but also fails to meet its own goals in some areas.
Specification:
Processor: Intel Core i7-6500U (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter: Intel HD Graphics 520, Core: 300 - 1050 MHz, shared Memory, 20.19.15.4331
Memory: 8192 MB DDR4, 2133 MHz, Dual-Channel, both slots in use
Display: 14 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, Chi Mei CMN14C0, TN LED, glossy: no
Main board: Intel Skylake-U Premium PCH
Storage: Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZNTE256HMHP, 256 GB 164 GB free
Weight: 1.58 kg.
Price: US $ 227.82
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