Which is better for travel and commuting?

The 840 G8. At about 3 lb and 14 inches it fits smaller bags and is easier to carry all day. The 860 G10's 16-inch body is better left on a desk.

The 860 G10. Its 13th-gen Core i7-1360P outpaces the 840 G8's 11th-gen Core i7 in multi-core work like spreadsheets with large datasets, video calls plus many browser tabs, and light photo editing.

Which has the better screen?

The 860 G10. Its 16:10 1920x1200 matte IPS panel shows more rows and reduces glare. The 840 G8 uses a 16:9 1080p panel, which is fine but shorter.

The 860 G10 has the newer platform and Wi-Fi 6E, so it stays useful longer. The 840 G8 is a refurbished 11th-gen machine; its battery health depends on the individual unit.

Is the 860 G10 worth stepping up to?

Yes if you work at a desk, want a bigger screen and faster CPU, or need Wi-Fi 6E. Stay with the 840 G8 if portability and USB-A ports matter more.

HP EliteBook 840 G8 vs HP EliteBook 860 G10

The EliteBook 860 G10 is the newer, roomier machine: a 16-inch 16:10 screen, 13th-gen Core i7 and Wi-Fi 6E. The 840 G8 is the lighter, more portable 14-inch option with an older 11th-gen chip. Buy the 860 G10 if screen space and longevity matter; buy the 840 G8 if you carry a laptop daily and want a smaller footprint. Both are business-grade EliteBooks with solid keyboards and metal lids, and owners rate them for durability.

Choose the EliteBook 840 G8 if you want a 3 lb 14-inch laptop that is easy to carry and still has two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports and HDMI.
Choose the EliteBook 860 G10 if you want a larger 16:10 screen, a newer 13th-gen processor and Wi-Fi 6E for future-proof wireless.

Prices

HP EliteBook 840 G8: $448.00 at Walmart (last seen Nov 9)
HP EliteBook 860 G10: $280.24 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the HP EliteBook 860 G10 is $167.76 cheaper than the HP EliteBook 840 G8 at the latest prices (Nov 9)

What separates them

	HP EliteBook 840 G8	HP EliteBook 860 G10
Screen	14-inch 1920x1080, 16:9	16-inch 1920x1200 IPS matte, 16:10
Processor	11th-gen Intel Core i7 (up to 4.7 GHz turbo)	13th-gen Intel Core i7-1360P
Weight and size	About 3 lb, 12.7 x 8.5 x 0.7 in	Larger 16-inch chassis, heavier
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2
Security	Webcam, vPro on some configs	Fingerprint reader, webcam
Ports	2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI, headphone jack	2x USB-C, HDMI, headphone jack
Battery	53 Wh, rated up to 14 hours	LiPo, larger chassis allows bigger cell
Condition	Sold as Microsoft Authorized Refurbished	Sold new

Specs compared

Spec	HP EliteBook 840 G8	HP EliteBook 860 G10
OS Version	Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro	—
Main Storage	512GB SSD	—
Storage Type	SSD	—
Storage Interface	NVMe, PCIe NVMe	—
Battery Life	14 Hours	—
Battery Capacity	53 Wh	—
Battery Run Time	24h 47min (Idle, without WLAN, min brightness)	—
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	—
Ports And Interfaces	HDMI	—
Wireless Communications	Wi-Fi	—
Network Interface	Wi-Fi 6	—
Wireless Display Technology	Miracast	—

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Spec	HP EliteBook 840 G8	HP EliteBook 860 G10
Processor Brand	Intel	—
Graphics Memory	Shared	—
Number Of Processor Cores	Quad-core, 4	—
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
Processor Clock Speed	2.6 GHz	—
Graphics Memory Tech	DDR4 SDRAM	—
Max Turbo Speed	4.7 GHz (Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor)	—
Highlighted Performance Features	HDMI 2.0b, DX12, HDCP 2.3, HD decode	—
Processor Chipset	Integrated with processor	—

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