September 14, 2026
HP EliteBook 840: Comparing Every Generation We Stock
"HP EliteBook 840" is one of the more specific, high-intent searches we see — people who already know they want this particular line, but aren't sure which generation to buy. Good news: we stock five different generations of it, spanning a wide range of processors and prices. Here's how to actually tell them apart.
Why "generation" matters more than the model number alone
Every EliteBook 840 shares the same core design philosophy — a durable 14-inch business clamshell with a strong keyboard — but the internal hardware changes significantly across generations. A newer generation at a lower RAM configuration can still outperform an older generation with more RAM, because processor efficiency improves substantially between generations.
The generations we currently stock
- EliteBook 840 G4 — 7th Gen Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, with a touchscreen. Our most affordable 840, and the only one in our range with touch input on this specific model.
- EliteBook 840 G5 — 8th Gen Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. A dependable, no-frills step up in processor generation from the G4.
- EliteBook 840 G8 — 11th Gen Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. A significant jump in both processor generation and specs — real headroom for heavy multitasking.
- EliteBook 840 G9 — 12th Gen Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. One of the best-equipped 840s in our range.
- EliteBook 840 G10 — 13th Gen Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. The newest processor generation we stock in this line, even though RAM is lower than the G8/G9 — a genuinely current-generation chip at a more modest spec elsewhere.
So which one should you actually buy?
If you want the newest processor generation at the lowest price, the G10 is a strong pick despite its lower RAM. If you want maximum multitasking headroom regardless of generation, the G8 or G9 are the stronger choice.
- Tightest budget, basic office work → the G4 or G5.
- Best balance of generation and memory → the G8 or G9.
- Newest chip, don't need 16GB → the G10.
- Want a touchscreen specifically → the G4 is the one with touch in our current range.
Browse the full HP range if none of these five quite fit, or message us on WhatsApp — tell us your budget and what you use the laptop for, and we'll point you to the right generation rather than just the newest one.