Is the EliteBook 840 G8 still worth buying?

Yes for office work, web browsing and light editing. Its 11th-gen Core i7 and 16GB of RAM are plenty for business apps, but newer 12th- and 13th-gen laptops are faster for heavy workloads.

How does it compare with the EliteBook 840 G9?

The G9 moves to 12th-gen Intel chips and adds Wi-Fi 6E and a higher-resolution display option. The G8 is cheaper on the used and refurbished market and keeps the same ports and chassis design.

How long does the battery last?

HP rates the 53 Wh battery at up to 14 hours, and idle testing reached over 24 hours at minimum brightness. Real mixed office use typically lands around 8 to 10 hours.

Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?

The 512GB NVMe SSD is user-replaceable. RAM is soldered on most 840 G8 configurations, so buy the 16GB model you need rather than planning an upgrade.

Does it have Thunderbolt?

The USB-C ports support power delivery and DisplayPort output, but Thunderbolt 4 is not standard on all 840 G8 configurations. Check the specific unit's port spec before relying on it.

What comes in the box?

The laptop, an AC power adapter and Windows activation instructions. A one-year hardware warranty and 90-day battery warranty are included on refurbished units from this seller.