HP Elitebook 840G8
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP Elitebook 840G8
This laptop features a 512 GB SSD and Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor with Intel Iris Xe Graphics, offering solid performance for everyday tasks. It is in Grade A (Excellent) cosmetic condition but lacks a touch screen. Users appreciate the fast storage and processor, though the integrated graphics may not satisfy heavy gamers.
Pros
- Fast 512 GB SSD storage
- Powerful Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor
- Excellent cosmetic condition (Grade A)
- Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics
Cons
- No touch screen feature
- Integrated graphics may limit gaming
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M4 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance, excellent battery life, and stunning display. Users highlight its ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing, coding, and multitasking with ease. However, a significant minority report serious reliability issues, including sudden failures, screen defects, and charger problems, often occurring after the one-year warranty. Customer service experiences are mixed, with some praising Best Buy and others criticizing Apple's support for out-of-warranty repairs.
Pros
- Blazing fast M4 performance
- Excellent battery life
- Stunning 14-inch display
- Smooth multitasking and app handling
- Premium build quality and design
Cons
- Reliability issues after one year
- Expensive out-of-warranty repairs
- Screen defects from minor particles
- Charger failure within a year
- Poor customer service experience
Scores
Specifications
| HP Elitebook 840G8 | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple M4 10-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 1,000,000:1 contrast |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Y | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 0.0 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.76 kg | 1.55 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Elitebook 840G8
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (72nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
Pricing
HP Elitebook 840G8
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
