HP Laptop 14s (older gen) vs HP EliteBook 840 G6
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, has more memory and has more storage. Pick the HP Laptop 14s only if it matters to you that it has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Speed HP EliteBook 840 G6 wins
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 is quicker. Its Intel Core i5-8365U copes well with everyday tasks, while the Intel Celeron N4500 in the HP Laptop 14s is built for browsing, email and documents.
- Memory HP EliteBook 840 G6 wins
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 has 16 GB of memory against 4 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Storage HP EliteBook 840 G6 wins
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 has four times the storage: 256 GB against 64 GB.
- Storage type HP EliteBook 840 G6 wins
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 uses a proper SSD, while the HP Laptop 14s has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the HP Laptop 14s has an SD card reader, while only the HP EliteBook 840 G6 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Laptop 14s if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.46 kg.
Choose the HP EliteBook 840 G6 if…
- You want a snappier laptop for everyday work: its Intel Core i5-8365U is the faster processor.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 4 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 256 GB of storage.
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and Ethernet (for wired internet).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP EliteBook 840 G6 leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 is ahead on performance.
It is faster, has more memory and has more storage, and the HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | HP EliteBook 840 G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Core i5-8365U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | — | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | SSD |
| Storage interface | eMMC | PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | HP EliteBook 840 G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | Basic screen: colours fade at an angle | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, and the HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | HP EliteBook 840 G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 12 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | — | barrel |
| Fast charging | 50% in 45 min | HP Fast Charge |
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 324 x 225 x 17.9 mm | 326 x 234.3 x 17.9 mm |
| Colour | Jet black | Silver |
| Colours available | — | Silver |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The HP Laptop 14s has an SD card reader, while the HP EliteBook 840 G6 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and Ethernet.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | HP EliteBook 840 G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only, not for charging per Icecat), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x SD card reader | 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one charging), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with DisplayPort, 1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x docking connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 3 |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | SD | None |
| Ethernet | — | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard, and the HP Laptop 14s doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | HP EliteBook 840 G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | Yes |
| Keyboard | full-size keyboard, no numeric keypad | backlit, spill-resistant HP Collaboration Keyboard with Dura Keys |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Microsoft Precision clickpad |
| Speakers | 2x built-in, HP Dual Speakers | 2 stereo speakers, Bang & Olufsen |
| Microphones | 2x built-in | 3-microphone array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM (firmware TPM), BIOS and power-on password | TPM 2.0, security lock slot, HP Sure Start Gen5 |
Software and model
On software and updates, it comes down to what you need.
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP Laptop 14s is sold new. The HP Laptop 14s is sold new, and the HP EliteBook 840 G6 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Laptop 14s (older gen) | HP EliteBook 840 G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home in S mode | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | BM2T9EA | 7YC35UP |
| Released | — | 2019 |