HP EliteBook 840 G11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
The Verdict
HP EliteBook 840 G11 and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro target similar professionals but with distinct strengths. The HP excels in portability at 1.38 kg versus Samsung's 1.56 kg, plus offers superior processing power with its 12-core Intel Core Ultra 7 165U compared to the 8-core Core Ultra 7 265V. Battery endurance favors Samsung at 18 hours versus 14 hours, backed by a larger 76 Wh capacity. Samsung's 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (2880 x 1800, 120Hz, 500 nits) substantially outperforms HP's 14-inch WUXGA IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz, 400 nits), offering richer colors and smoother scrolling. HP compensates with Windows 11 Pro and marginally better connectivity via dual Thunderbolt 2 ports plus two USB-A slots. Samsung includes SD card support and costs $100 less. For compact ultraportability and productivity tasks, HP wins. For creative professionals demanding superior display quality, longer battery life, and bigger screen real estate, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro delivers better value despite slightly less CPU power. The choice hinges on whether you prioritize mobility or multimedia capabilities.
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 Book5 Pro if…
- →Stunning 120Hz AMOLED display is the best screen on any Windows ultrabook
- →18-hour battery life matches MacBook Air endurance
- →Incredibly thin at 0.47 inches and light at 3.44 lbs
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 Book5 Pro
Pros
- Stunning 120Hz AMOLED display is the best screen on any Windows ultrabook
- 18-hour battery life matches MacBook Air endurance
- Incredibly thin at 0.47 inches and light at 3.44 lbs
- Galaxy ecosystem integration with Samsung phones and tablets
- HDMI and SD card slot included despite the thin chassis
Cons
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265V is efficient but not a performance powerhouse
- No discrete GPU for gaming or heavy creative work
- 512 GB base storage is tight at this price
- AMOLED panel can drain battery faster at high brightness
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G11 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 321.1 x 215.3 x 17.9 mm | 14.04 x 9.86 x 0.47 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 18 hours |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.0 inches | 16 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 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 12-core (2P+8E+2LPE) | 8 cores (4P + 4E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265V |
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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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