HP Pavilion Plus 14vsHP EliteBook 840 G11

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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HP Pavilion Plus 14
Pavilion Plus 14

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 delivers impressive performance for everyday tasks and surprisingly good gaming capabilities overall.
The HP Pavilion Plus 14's sturdy build and durable metal chassis justify its premium price tag effectively overall.
The HP Pavilion Plus 14 boasts an impressive display with vibrant colors and excellent brightness levels overall.
The HP Pavilion Plus 14 boasts a sturdy build and fantastic display, impressive input devices overall.
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HP EliteBook 840 G11
EliteBook 840 G11

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 840 G11's performance is decent but unremarkable, suitable for everyday business use only.
The HP EliteBook 840 G11's excellent build quality features a solid all-metal chassis with robust construction overall.
The HP EliteBook 840 G11's FHD display boasts vivid colors and crisp text, suitable for office-based work.
The HP EliteBook 840 G11 boasts a solid all-metal chassis with impressive features and upgradeability options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#258
HP EliteBook 840 G11
Winner
#256
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#62
Winner
HP EliteBook 840 G11
#324
Display
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#408
HP EliteBook 840 G11
#406
Winner
Performance
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#408
HP EliteBook 840 G11
#325
Winner
Build
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#233
HP EliteBook 840 G11
#231
Winner
Features
HP Pavilion Plus 14
#392
HP EliteBook 840 G11
#390
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Pavilion Plus 14
HP HP EliteBook 840 G11
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Pavilion Plus 14

Strengths

A sturdy build with a lot of premium materials to give you a nice feel for the machine.
A fantastic display where everything looks flush and vivid.
Great input devices, thanks to a great keyboard and decent trackpad.
Some of the best I/O standards you'll find in class.
Performance and thermals are generally speaking getting better year over year.

Weaknesses

Battery life could be a little bit better.
Speakers could definitely be better, being some of the worst heard on any laptop this year.
Self-upgradability options are very limited, with soldered RAM meaning you're stuck with the configuration you get.
No depth and a lot of distortion in sound even at lower volume levels.
Not ideal for full-time 4K video editing or demanding activities like multi-layer 4K video editing.

HP EliteBook 840 G11

Strengths

Decent battery life with around 8 hours work before needing to plug it in
Excellent webcam with 5 megapixel resolution and Windows Studio Effects
Useful ports including two USB Type-C ports, one USB-A port, and an HDMI port
Good upgrades options with two SO-DIMM memory slots and a PCIe M.2 SSD storage slot
Worthy upgrade with the Intel 155U providing respectable performance

Weaknesses

Battery life might not be enough for heavy power users
No SD card reader which is a minor disappointment
Wobbly hinge which is a huge disappointment in an otherwise excellent built quality
Performance might not be exciting, especially for demanding tasks
Upgrade to 155H or 165H models or AMD siblings might be necessary for more power
Read Full Reviews

HP Pavilion Plus 14

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 is a laptop that effortlessly blurs the lines between budget and premium territory. With its sturdy build, excellent display, and fantastic input devices, it's hard to ignore the value it brings. The inclusion of Intel's Core i5 Ultra Meteor Lake chip, 16GB of LPDDR5x memory, and Intel integrated graphics ensures seamless performance for everyday tasks. However, battery life and speakers fall short of expectations, leaving us wondering if this laptop is truly one of the best in its class.

HP EliteBook 840 G11

The HP EliteBook 840 G11 is a capable business laptop that checks all the right boxes. Its solid all-metal chassis, comfortable input devices, and effective cooling system make it an excellent choice for those who value productivity on-the-go. With upgradeability to up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and a PCIe m.2 SSD storage, this device offers plenty of room for expansion. While its performance may not be thrilling, battery life is commendable, making it suitable for near-day's work.

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