HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 review
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 — from 2020, 1.13 kg, performance 42.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1145G7 |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.13 kg |
Performance scores
A premium-priced ultralight EliteBook with no GPU
The HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 (2020) is an "Aero" variant — HP's ultralight take on the EliteBook 840 — built around Intel's 11th-gen Core i5-1145G7 with 64 GB of RAM. At about $371 it sits above the $297 category median, and the platform reads as "premium-priced for the class": the value index doesn't back up the price. The hardware has clear strengths — ultralight weight and pro-tier memory — but no discrete GPU, which keeps the graphics score at the floor of the category.
Where it shines: weight and memory
The standout is the 1.13 kg weight — well below the category median and in the "ultralight" tier, which is the whole point of the Aero variant. Combined with 64 GB of RAM (the "pro" tier), the EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is genuinely portable and capable for office work, development environments and heavy multitasking. For buyers who specifically want an ultralight business laptop, the configuration is appealing.
Where it doesn't: graphics and value
The integrated Iris Xe graphics score is at the floor of the business-laptop category — there is no discrete GPU. The platform handles everyday graphics and hardware-accelerated media, but modern gaming and GPU-accelerated creative work are out of scope. The value classification is "premium-priced for the class", which reflects the Aero premium: buyers are paying for the weight saving, not for raw capability.
Price trajectory
From an original $1,300 MSRP, the EliteBook 840 Aero G8 has depreciated to about $371 today — an annual rate near 8.9%. Projected forward, another two years bring it to roughly $308, a 17% drop. The curve is steady.
How it compares
For a bit more money, the HP ProBook 470 G8 ($409) and HP ProBook 840 G8 ($417) are the natural step-up alternatives — broadly comparable hardware with larger screens for a small premium. Below it, the HP ProBook Fortis G10 ($328) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 ($328) are cheaper, though neither matches the Aero's 1.13 kg weight.
Bottom line
The EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is premium-priced for the class — buyers are paying for the 1.13 kg ultralight weight and the 64 GB of RAM, not for raw capability. For buyers who specifically want an ultralight business laptop and accept the trade-off of no discrete GPU, this is honest value. For buyers who value GPU capability or a better price-to-performance ratio, the cheaper ThinkPad L14 at $328 offers a stronger all-round deal.
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graphics performance absent (no data or feature not provided).
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memory capacity is higher than typical business class (+60%) (professional).
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weight is lower than typical business class (+29.4%) (ultralight).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
EliteBook 840 Aero G8: verdict
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