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HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

Updated Apr 2026laptops
HP EliteBook 840 G11
HP
HP EliteBook 840 G11
$1,549
8.1/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
$1,449
8.3/10

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.

ValueBook4 Pro
BatteryBook4 Pro
DisplayBook4 Pro
PerformanceBook4 Pro
portability840 G11

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

HP EliteBook 840 G11
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Value
7.8
8.5
Battery
8.0
8.5
Display
7.5
9.0
Performance
8.0
8.5
portability
9.0
8.0

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

SpecHP EliteBook 840 G11Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
SoftwareWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight1.38 kg1.55 kg
MaterialAnodized aluminumAluminum
Dimensions321.1 x 215.3 x 17.9 mm355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm
Ports
HDMI11
USB-A ports22
SD card
Thunderbolt ports22
USB-C ports1
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 14 hours mixed useUp to 15 hours mixed use
Capacity51 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size14.0 inches16.0 inches
TypeWUXGA IPS anti-glareDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1920 x 12002880 x 1800
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)400500
Storage
SSD512 GB NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR5x16 GB LPDDR5x
Cores12-core (2P+8E+2LPE)16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetIntel Core Ultra 7 165UIntel Core Ultra 7 155H

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