Descriptions

HP EliteBook 840 G3 Laptop 14″ HD Display, Intel Core i5-6300U 2.4Ghz, 256GB SSD, 8GB DDR4 RAM, Webcam, WiFi, Windows 10 Pro

Key features

Performance & Core Hardware

Component	Details
CPU	Intel Core i5‑6300U — dual‑core (2 cores / 4 threads), base clock ~2.4 GHz, Turbo up to ~3.0 GHz.
Memory (RAM)	8 GB DDR4‑2133 MHz; upgradable (max ~32 GB) depending on configuration.
Storage	256 GB SSD (often M.2, PCIe) for fast boot and app‑load times.

Feature	Detail
Screen size / type	14‑inch display. Many versions have Full HD (1920×1080) with anti‑glare, SVA panel.
Brightness / Viewing	Typical brightness ~300 cd/m² in many FHD versions. Anti‑glare helps outdoors / in bright settings.
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520. Sufficient for general productivity, video streaming, light graphics work. Not for heavy gaming or GPU‑intensive tasks.

Feature	Detail
Dimensions & Weight	Slim design, about 1.48 kg in many configurations; height / thickness ~18.9 mm.
Durability	Business‑grade build with spill‑resistant keyboard; often MIL‑STD 810G tested for shock, vibration, temperature etc.

Feature	Details
USB / Video / Networking	USB Type‑A (usually USB 3.0), USB Type‑C, DisplayPort, VGA, RJ‑45 (Ethernet), docking connector, headphone/mic combo jack.
Wireless	Dual‑band WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.2. Some models may include mobile broadband (SIM module).

Feature	Details
Battery	3‑cell Lithium‑ion, ~46 Wh typical.
Battery life	Up to ~13 to 13.5 hours under light usage in some configurations. Real‑world will be lower depending on workload.
Power Adapter	~65 W Smart AC adapter commonly used.

Feature	Details
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro.
Security Features	TPM (1.2 or 2.0), optional smart card reader, fingerprint reader in some units; BIOS‑level protections like HP Sure Start. Privacy screen (HP Sure View) is optional on certain models.

Pros:

Limitations:

Integrated graphics only – not suited for heavy graphics work.
Battery life depends a lot on workload; heavy usage, brightness, etc., reduces it.
Older generation CPU (6th gen), so may not be as energy efficient or future‑proof as newer machines.