ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs HP EliteBook 840 G11
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and HP EliteBook 840 G11 target different user profiles at nearly identical prices. The ASUS excels with its stunning 2880 x 1800 OLED display at 120Hz and 500 nits brightness, paired with the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor. Its 3.31 lb weight and 0.63 inch thickness deliver impressive portability for gaming and creative work. However, the 73 Wh battery only lasts 10 hours. The HP prioritizes business productivity with Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, superior battery endurance (14 hours), Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and expandable storage (512GB upgradeable). Its 1920 x 1200 IPS display lacks the OLED pop but offers anti-glare coating beneficial for office environments. The HP includes Windows 11 Pro versus Home, adding security features and remote desktop capabilities. Gamers and creators should choose the ASUS for raw performance and visual quality. Business travelers and professionals needing all-day battery life should pick the HP. The ASUS offers better specs-to-price value for enthusiasts, while the HP delivers superior practical longevity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) if…
- →2.8K 120Hz OLED display with perfect blacks in a 14-inch form factor
- →RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in a laptop weighing just 3.31 lbs
- →Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop at 10 hours
Buy the HP EliteBook 840 G11 if…
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for enterprise ruggedness
- →Windows 11 Pro included for corporate deployments
- →HP Wolf Security suite built in
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Pros
- 2.8K 120Hz OLED display with perfect blacks in a 14-inch form factor
- RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in a laptop weighing just 3.31 lbs
- Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop at 10 hours
- Premium aluminum build with a subtle, professional look
- Ryzen 9 8945HS with Ryzen AI for on-device AI acceleration
Cons
- Soldered 16 GB RAM with no upgrade path
- No Thunderbolt — AMD limitation means USB-C only
- Single M.2 slot — no secondary storage expansion
- OLED display capped at 500 nits — not as bright as Mini-LED alternatives
- Speakers are decent but not exceptional for the price
HP EliteBook 840 G11
Pros
- MIL-STD-810H certified for enterprise ruggedness
- Windows 11 Pro included for corporate deployments
- HP Wolf Security suite built in
- Comfortable keyboard with good key travel
- Good all-day battery life
Cons
- WUXGA display lacks the sharpness of higher-res panels
- 400-nit brightness is adequate but not outstanding
- Slim power envelope throttles CPU-intensive tasks
- Pricey relative to consumer ultrabooks with similar specs
- No discrete GPU available
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP EliteBook 840 G11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.31 lbs (1.5 kg) | 1.38 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum |
| Dimensions | 12.28 x 8.94 x 0.63 inches | 321.1 x 215.3 x 17.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 51 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 14.0 inches |
| Type | OLED | WUXGA IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U |
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