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HP

HP EliteBook 840 G3 14 laptop i5-6300U 16GB 256GB Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-ZKJ2-SD3RM

A 14.0" Full HD business laptop with an Intel Core i5-6300U, 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 520
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 14-inch Full HD display delivers crisp 1920 x 1080 visuals
  • Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core processor runs at 2.4 GHz with 2.60 GHz turbo
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking smoothly
  • 256 GB solid-state drive provides fast storage access
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit and fingerprint reader enhance security

HP EliteBook 840 G3 14-inch business laptop

This 14.0-inch laptop runs Windows 11 Pro on an Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core processor with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB solid-state drive. The Full HD 1920 x 1080 non-touch display and integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 suit office applications and video calls. Bluetooth 4.2, a webcam and a fingerprint reader support mobile professionals.

Upgrade from slower storage or less memory

Replacing a traditional hard drive with the 256GB SSD cuts boot and load times for everyday workloads. The 16GB DDR4 capacity handles multiple browser tabs and business programs without swapping. The performance jump is worth it when moving from 8GB memory or mechanical storage on a similar 6th-generation ultrabook chassis.

Limits of integrated graphics and port count

Intel HD Graphics 520 cannot accelerate modern 3D titles or heavy GPU compute tasks. Only two USB ports are provided, so docking stations or hubs become necessary for multi-peripheral setups. The dual-core 2.40GHz processor with 2.60GHz turbo reaches its ceiling quickly during sustained multi-threaded workloads such as video encoding or large dataset analysis.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $273.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineEliteBook
Model nameEliteBook 840 G3
Product colorPlatinum
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeMainstream
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-6300U
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Turbo clock speed2.6 GHz
Processor codenameSkylake
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 520
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth support4.2
Ports & slots
USB ports2
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x DisplayPort
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Does the 14.0 inch 1920 x 1080 display panel require a specific mounting bracket for the EliteBook 840 G3 chassis?

The 14.0 inch 1920 x 1080 panel is built into the EliteBook 840 G3 lid assembly; no separate mounting bracket is required for the factory-fitted screen.

What is the correct order to seat the 16GB DDR4 memory module so the laptop posts on first boot?

Insert the 16GB DDR4 stick at a 30-degree angle into the SO-DIMM slot, press down firmly until both retention clips click, then power on.

Which user-replaceable part will need attention after several years of daily charging cycles on this 256GB SSD model?

The internal 256GB solid-state drive is soldered or fixed; the only field-replaceable power component is the external AC adapter, which may wear out over time.

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