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ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 vs HP EliteBook 840 G11

Updated Apr 2026laptops
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
ASUS
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
$1,099
8.4/10
VS
HP EliteBook 840 G11
HP
HP EliteBook 840 G11
$1,549
8.2/10

The Verdict

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 and HP EliteBook 840 G11 serve different priorities, making direct comparison tricky. The VivoBook excels with its stunning 15.6-inch OLED display delivering 2880 x 1620 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, ideal for creative professionals and media consumption. Its Intel Core i9-13900H with 14 cores demolishes the HP's Core Ultra 7 165U, offering significantly stronger performance for video editing, 3D rendering, and demanding applications. The VivoBook also includes an extra USB-C port and SD card slot for versatility. However, the HP EliteBook 840 G11 targets business users with superior durability, longer 14-hour battery life versus the VivoBook's 7 hours, and Windows 11 Pro with enhanced security features. The EliteBook's 14-inch display uses anti-glare IPS technology better suited for bright offices, though its 1920 x 1200 resolution pales next to the OLED panel. At $1099, the VivoBook offers exceptional value for creators needing raw power and visual quality. The HP's $1549 price reflects enterprise-grade build quality and software, justifying costs for business environments. Choose the VivoBook Pro 15 if performance and display quality matter most; select the EliteBook 840 G11 if battery life, professional software, and business reliability are priorities.

ValuePro 15
Battery840 G11
DisplayPro 15
PerformancePro 15
portability840 G11

Who Should Buy

Buy the ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 if…

  • 2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
  • i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
  • NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows

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

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
HP EliteBook 840 G11
Value
8.8
7.1
Battery
6.5
9.1
Display
9.2
7.5
Performance
9.0
7.8
portability
7.2
8.9

Pros & Cons

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15

Pros

  • 2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
  • i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
  • NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
  • Full-size HDMI and SD card reader ports
  • Upgradeable M.2 SSD slot for storage expansion

Cons

  • Battery life drops to 5 hours under typical productivity use
  • Plastic bottom panel reduces overall build quality feel
  • 16 GB soldered RAM with no upgrade path
  • Keyboard has shallow 1.4 mm key travel
  • Webcam is 720p — disappointing for video calls

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

SpecASUS VivoBook Pro 15HP EliteBook 840 G11
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro
Body
Weight3.97 lbs (1.8 kg)1.38 kg
MaterialAluminum and plasticAnodized aluminum
Dimensions14.06 x 9.21 x 0.74 inches321.1 x 215.3 x 17.9 mm
Ports
HDMI1
USB-A ports22
USB-C ports1
SD card
Thunderbolt ports12
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 7 hoursUp to 14 hours mixed use
Capacity70 Wh51 Wh
Display
Size15.6 inches14.0 inches
TypeOLEDWUXGA IPS anti-glare
Resolution2880 x 16201920 x 1200
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Brightness (nits)600400
Storage
SSD512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB LPDDR5x
Cores14 cores (6P + 8E)12-core (2P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetIntel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen)Intel Core Ultra 7 165U

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