HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
HP's EliteBook 840 G11 prioritizes portability and business practicality, weighing just 1.38 kg with a compact 14-inch WUXGA display and solid 400-nit brightness suitable for office work. Its 12-core Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor handles productivity tasks efficiently, and the 51 Wh battery delivers claimed 14-hour endurance. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro targets creators and power users with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen offering 2880 x 1800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, superior for visual work and media consumption. The 155H chipset provides 16 cores for heavier workloads, while the 76 Wh battery promises 15 hours of use. Samsung adds an SD card slot and USB-C port for flexibility, though it's slightly heavier at 1.55 kg. The HP costs $100 more but excels in mobility and keyboard ergonomics for frequent travelers. Samsung's larger, sharper, higher-refresh display and stronger processor justify its lower price if you prioritize screen real estate and creative tasks. Choose the EliteBook for business travel and everyday computing; select the Galaxy Book4 Pro if you need creative muscle and visual fidelity.
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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- →Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- →Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
- Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
- Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading
Cons
- No discrete GPU option on this model
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
- AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
- Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G11 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 321.1 x 215.3 x 17.9 mm | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.0 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | WUXGA IPS anti-glare | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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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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