HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
The Verdict
HP's EliteBook 840 G11 targets business users with enterprise-grade build quality, dual Thunderbolt ports, and Windows 11 Pro, while Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 emphasizes consumer appeal with a stunning OLED display at 2880x1800 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Processing power favors Lenovo's 13700H with 14 cores versus Intel's newer but less powerful Core Ultra 7 165U. Battery life matches at 14 hours on IPS displays, though Lenovo's OLED variant drops to 9 hours. Build quality is comparable, both weighing under 1.4kg, though the EliteBook edges ahead with anodized aluminum and superior port selection including two Thunderbolt connections. Lenovo compensates with a superior screen experience and includes a headphone jack. At $550 cheaper, Lenovo delivers better value for general users; the HP suits professionals needing Pro OS and connectivity options.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G11 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
| Dimensions | 321.1 x 215.3 x 17.9 mm | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.0 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | WUXGA IPS anti-glare | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) | 14-core (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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