Price facts
- Last seen at $410.40 used at Wisetek Market on Nov 9.
- Checked at 2 stores.
Our take on the HP EliteBook 840 G8 14” FHD
The EliteBook 840 G8 is HP's 14-inch business laptop, here in a refurbished Grade A unit with an 11th-gen Core i7-1165G7, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD. It is built for office work: a light magnesium chassis, a spill-resistant keyboard, a webcam with a privacy shutter and a full set of ports including HDMI and USB-A. Reviewers rate its keyboard, build and battery life highly, but the FHD panel is dim and the 256GB drive fills quickly. Against the ThinkPad T14 and Dell Latitude 5420 it is lighter and better equipped on ports, though its speakers and screen trail the best in its class.
- Light magnesium chassis that passes MIL-STD durability testing
- Excellent backlit keyboard and accurate trackpad
- 16GB RAM handles heavy multitasking and many browser tabs
- Full port selection: USB-A, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI and a headphone jack
- Webcam privacy shutter and IR camera for Windows Hello
HP EliteBook 840 G8 14” FHD prices at every store
- Wisetek MarketPre-owned
In stockReturn policy
$410.40Checked Nov 9 - Joy Systems PCPre-owned
In stockReturn policy
$429.99Checked Nov 9
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HP EliteBook 840 G8 14” FHD price history
Lowest price we've seen: $1,999.00 on Nov 9 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
What reviewers say
Reviewers and owners consistently praise the EliteBook 840 G8 for its keyboard, light build and all-day battery, and call it a solid business workhorse. Complaints center on the dim display, weak speakers and the small base storage.
- KeyboardPraisedOwners call the backlit keyboard comfortable and quiet for all-day typing.
- BuildPraisedReviewers note the light magnesium body feels sturdy and survives travel well.
- BatteryPraisedUsers report it lasts a full workday of office tasks on one charge.
Questions and answers
- Is the EliteBook 840 G8 good for everyday office work?
- Yes. The i7-1165G7 and 16GB of RAM handle email, spreadsheets, video calls and many browser tabs without slowdown. It is a business laptop first, so gaming and heavy creative work are not its strength.
- How does it compare with the EliteBook 840 G7?
- The G8 moves to 11th-gen Intel chips with Iris Xe graphics and adds Thunderbolt 4, so it is faster and more future-proof on ports. The chassis, keyboard and display are largely carried over.
- How long does the battery last?
- Most owners get through a full workday of mixed office use on a charge. Heavy video calls or high brightness shorten that noticeably.
- Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?
- The SSD is user-replaceable, so moving to a larger NVMe drive is straightforward. Memory is soldered on this model, so buy the 16GB version you need up front.
- What comes in the box with a refurbished unit?
- Expect the laptop and its power adapter; a Grade A refurbished unit should show only light cosmetic wear and carries a one-year warranty. Check the listing for any extras before ordering.
- Does it have Thunderbolt and a webcam shutter?
- Yes. It has Thunderbolt 4 over USB-C, plus USB-A, HDMI and a headphone jack, and the webcam has a physical privacy shutter.
