Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock vs HP 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R

121specifications compared
33differ
88identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R has 1 th gen Intel® Core™ i7 more processor generation than the HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock (7th gen Intel® Core™ i7 vs 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7). The HP 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock (3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The HP 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock (2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Only the HP 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R has Ethernet LAN. Product type: Ultrabook on the HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock, Laptop on the HP 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R.

Product type
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:Ultrabook
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:Laptop
Display resolution
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:Full HD
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:HD
Processor generation
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:i7-6500U
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:i7-7500U
Processor boost frequency
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:3.1 GHz
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:2.5 GHz
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:2.7 GHz
Processor socket
- 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
- 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R:BGA 1356

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Comparison of 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock, 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R
168 specifications	A HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock View product	B HP 840 G4 I7-7500U 14.0 16GB/512 PC CORE I7-7500U,14.0 HD AG SVA,UMA,16GB DDR4 R View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultrabook	Laptop
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of origin	China	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVA
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	i7-7500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	D1	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	512 GB	512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x5916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	4G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 10 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88194	95451
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EZ	SR2ZV
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery capacityDiffers	45.6 Wh	51 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.43 kg	1.48 kg
WidthDiffers	337 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	234.5 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	15.8 mm	18.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Dual Speakers
HP Smart AC AdapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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