HP EliteBook 840 G8 (i5 / 512GB / 8GB)

Corporate professionals who need a standard 14-inch enterprise laptop with HP's commercial security stack and have controlled, focused workloads. The 8GB configuration suits professionals who work primarily in one or two applications and do not run many applications simultaneously.

For organizations deploying machines to staff in roles with defined, repetitive workflows — data entry, call center agents, administrative assistants — the 8GB configuration delivers the required functionality at lower cost than the 16GB variant.

For professionals whose workload is browser-light and primarily document-based, 8GB handles Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft Office, email, and a moderate browser session without issue.

If there is any chance the workload will grow or if the machine is expected to serve three or more years, the 16GB variant is the more practical long-term choice.

HP's full commercial security platform in the most popular form factor for business use. The EliteBook 840 G8 is a proven enterprise platform used by corporations and government agencies worldwide.

HP Sure Start (hardware BIOS protection), Sure Click (browser isolation for malicious content), and fingerprint + IR camera biometric authentication are all standard. These are enterprise security features not found on consumer laptops.

MIL-STD-810H certification covers the chassis. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed. HP commercial warranty options apply.

The 8GB configuration provides the full EliteBook platform at the lowest entry price. For organizations deploying a fleet of machines in focused roles, the 8GB variant delivers the required compliance and security without unnecessary RAM overhead.

8GB DDR4 RAM. 512GB NVMe SSD. 8GB is the minimum for Windows 11 Pro running Office and a browser session. For focused workloads with one primary application active at a time, 8GB functions adequately. For multitasking or concurrent applications, upgrade to 16GB.

RAM upgradeability depends on the unit configuration. The EliteBook 840 G8 has SODIMM slots in some configurations. Confirm with MajiTech.