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HP Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB vs HP ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB

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  • 37differ
  • 52identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The HP ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB has 4 cm more display diagonal (metric) than the HP Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB (39.6 cm vs 35.6 cm). The HP Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB has 4 more processor cores than the HP ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB (10 vs 6). The HP Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB (4.4 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). Only the HP ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB has numeric keypad. Market positioning: Premium on the HP Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB, Everyday on the HP ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB.

  • Market positioning
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:Premium
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:Everyday
  • Display diagonal
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:35.6 cm (14")
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:WUXGA
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:Full HD
  • Display diagonal (metric)
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:35.6 cm
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:39.6 cm
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:Intel
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor generation
    • Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB:12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB:AMD Ryzen 5000 Series

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Comparison of Elitebook 840 G9 I5 8GB/256GB, ProBook 455 G8 - AMD Ryzen™ 5 - 2,3 GHz - 39,6 cm (15.6\") - 1920 x 1080 Pixel - 8 GB - 256 GB
148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersPremiumEveryday
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originChinaChina
Introduction yearKnown for one2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Original brand nameKnown for oneHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersWUXGAFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display bezel technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro-Edge
Display brightness250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Colour gamut45%45%
Display diagonal (metric)Differs35.6 cm39.6 cm
RGB colour spaceNTSCNTSC
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffers12th gen Intel® Core™ i5AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Processor modelDiffersi5-1235U5600U
Processor coresDiffers106
Processor threads1212
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB16 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers4800 MHz3200 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
ECCNoNo
Non-ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of free internal memory expansion slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity256 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
NVMeYesYes
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Iris Xe GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel Iris Xe GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphones22
Audio systemKnown for oneB&O PLAYUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller manufacturerDiffersIntelMediaTek
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211MediaTek MT7921
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.2
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.01.4b
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceClickpadClickpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpill-resistant
Input device modelKnown for oneKlawiatura HP PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP speaker typeHP Dual SpeakersHP Dual Speakers
HP Connection OptimizerYesYes
HP Support AssistantYesYes
HP Smart AC AdapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraDiffersHP Webcam 5MPHP Webcam HD IR
HP Security toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAbsolute persistence module; HP DriveLock and Automatic DriveLock; HP Secure Erase; Preboot authentication; TPM 2.0 embedded security chip shipped with Windows 10 (Common Criteria EAL4+ Certified); HP Sure Click; Windows Defender; HP BIOSphere Gen5; HP Sure Sense; BIOS Update via Network; Support fo
HP Management toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Driver Packs; HP System Software Manager (SSM); HP BIOS Config Utility (BCU); HP Client Catalog; HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen3; HP Client Management Script Library (download)
HP Software providedDiffersHP Image Assistant; HP Hotkey Support; HP MAC Address Manager; HP Easy Clean; myHP; HP Privacy Settings; Touchpoint Customizer for Commercial; HP Notifications; HP QuickDrop; Tile App; HP Quick Touch; HP PC Hardware Diagnostics WindowsHP Connection Optimizer; HP Image Assistant; HP Hotkey Support; HP Noise Cancellation Software; Buy Office (Sold separately); HP Power Manager; HP WorkWell; myHP; HP Privacy Settings; HSA Fusion for Commercial; HSA Telemetry for Commercial; Touchpoint Customizer for Commercial; HP Notifications; HP
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers51 Wh45 Wh
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 g
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, Power on, UserBIOS
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Low halogenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS markUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, TCOENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg1.74 kg
WidthDiffers315.6 mm359.4 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm233.9 mm
HeightDiffers19.2 mm19.9 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package width69 mm69 mm
Package depthDiffers449 mm520 mm
Package height305 mm305 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84713000
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one8.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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