HP EliteBook 840 G3 laptop i5-6300U 16 GB 512 GB SSD 14.0" FHD

HP EliteBook 840 G3 laptop

The HP EliteBook 840 G3 is a 14.0 inch business laptop built for professionals who need a reliable Windows 10 Pro machine with a 1920 x 1080 display. It suits office workers and mobile users who value a slim 18.9 mm profile and a full set of legacy ports such as VGA, DisplayPort and RJ-45 without carrying dongles. The dual-core Intel Core i5-6300U at 2.40 GHz, 16 GB memory and 512 GB SSD handle everyday productivity and multitasking. Buyers who want a dedicated graphics card or a touchscreen should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 shares system memory and keeps heat output modest during typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video calls. Fan activity stays low in normal use, so the laptop runs quietly in meeting rooms or open-plan offices. The 6th generation Core i5 processor balances performance with efficient power draw, helping the battery last through a standard workday. Heavy sustained loads will raise temperatures and fan speed, but daily business tasks remain cool and quiet.

Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520

Graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics 520 using shared system memory rather than dedicated video RAM. This configuration is sufficient for business applications, multiple external displays via DisplayPort or VGA, and light media consumption. It does not support modern gaming, GPU-accelerated rendering or compute workloads that require discrete graphics memory. If your workflow depends on a separate GPU with its own memory, this laptop will not meet that need.