The HP EliteBook 840 is the single most-purchased used business laptop in Pakistan. We stock every generation from G4 (2017) through G11 (2024). This guide explains what changed between generations, which one suits which buyer, and what to spend.
The short answer
- Cheapest entry, PKR 50-65k: HP EliteBook 840 G4 — i5 7th gen, the budget pick.
- Best value, PKR 60-80k: HP EliteBook 840 G5 (i7-8650U) — 8th gen, the sweet-spot used unit.
- Workhorse, PKR 80-100k: HP EliteBook 840 G7 — 10th gen, USB-C charging.
- Modern pick, PKR 95-130k: HP EliteBook 840 G8 — 11th gen, newer thermals.
- Current spec, PKR 115-160k: HP EliteBook 840 G10 or HP EliteBook 840 G11 — 13th gen / Core Ultra.
Why the 840 line dominates the Pakistani used market
Three reasons. Volume of supply — HP shipped tens of millions of 840s globally; the corporate-return pipeline into Pakistan is steady. Build quality — magnesium chassis, deep keyboard, 14" matte IPS screen across the line; very few "bad" units. Repairability — keyboard, SSD, battery, RAM (on G4-G6) all serviceable; parts are available locally.
This combination means the 840 ages well. A G5 from 2018 with healthy battery and fresh thermal paste is a competent 2026 laptop. A G7 from 2020 feels current. A G10 from 2023 is barely distinguishable from a brand-new business laptop.
Generation-by-generation breakdown
EliteBook 840 G4 (2017)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-7200U / i5-7300U / i7-7600U (7th gen Kaby Lake)
- RAM: DDR4-2133, 2 SODIMM slots (up to 32 GB)
- Display: 14" full-HD IPS, anti-glare
- Ports: 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-C, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, SD slot
- Battery: 51 Wh removable
- Charges via: barrel-plug HP charger
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Currently in stock: HP EliteBook 840 G4
- Buy if: tightest budget, light tasks (Office, browser, Zoom). PKR 50-65k.
EliteBook 840 G5 (2018) — the workhorse
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8250U / i5-8350U / i7-8550U / i7-8650U (8th gen Kaby Lake R, 4 cores)
- RAM: DDR4-2400, 2 slots (up to 32 GB)
- Display: 14" full-HD IPS, anti-glare, optional touch
- Ports: 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-C/Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, RJ45, SD
- Battery: 51 Wh internal
- Charges via: barrel-plug HP or USB-C/TB3
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Currently in stock: HP EliteBook 840 G5
- Buy if: best price-to-performance in the used 840 family. PKR 60-80k. The most common pick.
EliteBook 840 G6 (2019)
G6 is similar to G5 with refined thermals and the option of a higher-brightness HP Sure View display (privacy panel). Same CPUs as G5 (i5-8265U, i7-8565U). Often interchanged with G5 in the market. We don't usually distinguish in pricing.
EliteBook 840 G7 (2020) — USB-C charging
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10210U / i5-10310U / i7-10610U / i7-10810U (10th gen Comet Lake, 4 cores)
- RAM: DDR4-2666, 2 slots (up to 32 GB) — last 840 generation with user-replaceable RAM
- Display: 14" full-HD IPS, optional Sure View
- Ports: 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C/Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, RJ45, SD
- Battery: 53 Wh internal
- Charges via: USB-C only (no more barrel plug)
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Currently in stock: HP EliteBook 840 G7
- Buy if: you want the last upgradable-RAM 840 with modern USB-C charging. PKR 80-100k.
EliteBook 840 G8 (2021) — Intel 11th gen
- CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i5-1145G7 / i7-1165G7 / i7-1185G7 (11th gen Tiger Lake, 4 cores)
- RAM: DDR4-3200, soldered (16 GB or 32 GB depending on config)
- Display: 14" full-HD IPS, optional 1000-nit Sure View
- Ports: 2x USB-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0b, RJ45, SD
- Battery: 53 Wh
- Charges via: USB-C / Thunderbolt 4
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Currently in stock: HP EliteBook 840 G8
- Buy if: Intel Iris Xe graphics matter (light gaming, Photoshop preview, AV1 hardware decode). PKR 95-130k.
EliteBook 840 G10 (2023) — Intel 13th gen
- CPU: Intel Core i5-1335U / i5-1345U / i5-1355U / i7-1365U (13th gen Raptor Lake, 10 cores hybrid)
- RAM: DDR5-5200, soldered (16 GB or 32 GB)
- Display: 14" full-HD or 2.2K IPS, optional OLED
- Ports: 2x USB-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, optional RJ45 via adapter
- Battery: 51 Wh
- Charges via: USB-C / Thunderbolt 4
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Currently in stock: HP EliteBook 840 G10
- Buy if: current-gen hybrid CPU + DDR5 + optional OLED matters. PKR 115-140k.
EliteBook 840 G11 (2024) — Core Ultra / AI-powered
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U / Ultra 5 135U / Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake, 12 cores hybrid + NPU for AI)
- RAM: DDR5-5600, soldered (16-32 GB)
- Display: 14" full-HD or 2.8K OLED options
- Ports: 2x USB-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
- Battery: 56 Wh
- NPU: dedicated AI accelerator for on-device Copilot+ workloads
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Currently in stock: HP EliteBook 840 G11
- Buy if: current-gen AI features matter, or you want the longest useful life. PKR 145-170k.
How to choose between generations
| Buyer profile | Recommended generation | Budget (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Light office / student arts/business | G4 or G5 | 50-75k |
| Heavy office / student CS / dev | G7 or G8 | 80-130k |
| Multi-year future-proofing | G10 or G11 | 115-170k |
| RAM-upgradable on a budget | G5 or G7 | 60-100k |
| USB-C-only ecosystem | G7 or later | 80k+ |
| OLED / 2.2K-2.8K screen | G10 or G11 | 115k+ |
Common questions about the 840 line
Which generation has the best price-performance?
G7. Big jump in CPU and ports over G5/G6, last generation with user-upgradable RAM, USB-C charging. The G5 is cheaper but feels noticeably older.
Can I upgrade RAM on a G7 or G8?
G7: yes (2 SODIMM slots). G8 onwards: no — RAM is soldered, configuration locked at purchase.
Are 840s the same as 1040s?
No. 1040 is the premium ultra-light variant — same screen, lighter chassis, often higher-tier CPU/screen options. The 1040 G7 and 1040 G8 are siblings of the 840s, around 200-300g lighter.
How long does the battery last?
On a healthy battery (above 80% design capacity), 6-9 hours of moderate work. Used units commonly arrive with batteries at 70-90% health — disclosed by the seller before purchase.
Can I run Linux on any 840?
Yes. Every 840 generation runs Ubuntu 22.04+ cleanly. Fingerprint reader on G7+ needs `libfprint-tod1` for the validity sensor.
What to verify before buying any 840
- Battery design vs current capacity (in %)
- SSD type (NVMe ideal) and health (CrystalDiskInfo "Good")
- RAM size and whether it's upgradable (depends on generation)
- BIOS not locked with corporate supervisor password
- Keyboard backlight working, all keys responsive
- All ports tested (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, headphone jack)
- Cosmetic grade matches the price
See our full guide on how to verify a used laptop before buying.
Long-term reliability across the 840 line
Some 840 generations age better than others. From our service-lab experience over multiple years of repairs:
- G4 (2017): Hinges hold up. Most-common failure is battery (now 7+ years old). Easy and cheap to replace. Keyboard backlight LEDs sometimes go on individual keys.
- G5 (2018): The most reliable used generation in our experience. Few intrinsic failure points. Original batteries vary widely in health depending on corporate usage.
- G6/G7 (2019-2020): Solid. USB-C port wear on G7s used heavily for dock charging — the port itself rarely fails but the cable shoulder can.
- G8 (2021): Soldered RAM means you can't upgrade. If you buy 8 GB you're stuck at 8 GB. Choose 16 GB at purchase. Thermals slightly hotter than G7 under sustained load.
- G10/G11 (2023-2024): Too new to have a strong used-fleet view. Early units arriving in Pakistan are generally pristine. Soldered DDR5 makes config-at-purchase even more important.
Common 840 repairs and what they cost
| Repair | When needed | Cost at Intag (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal paste renewal + fan clean | Year 2 typically | 1,500-3,000 |
| Battery replacement | Year 3-4 typically | 7,000-12,000 |
| Keyboard replacement | If keys fail | 4,000-8,000 |
| Screen replacement | Damage / dead pixels | 8,000-18,000 |
| SSD upgrade (256 → 1 TB NVMe) | If you need more space | 6,000-12,000 (drive) |
| Charging port repair | Rare, mainly G7+ from heavy dock use | 4,000-7,000 |
Routine maintenance keeps an 840 productive for 5-7 years. The total maintenance cost over that lifespan is typically well under the price of replacing the laptop, which is why used 840s are popular long-term machines for cost-conscious buyers.
Where to buy
Intag stocks every generation from G4 to G11. Each unit is inspected, graded and serviced at our Saddar, Rawalpindi repair lab before listing. Every unit ships with international warranty, a pre-dispatch video, and the option of a WhatsApp video-call demo before you pay.
See the full HP EliteBook collection or our used laptops catalogue. Message us on WhatsApp at +92 303 3333892 for a side-by-side comparison of two generations.
FAQ
Which 840 is best for programming?
G7 with 16 GB RAM. Best price-performance, USB-C charging, upgradable RAM. PKR 80-95k.
Which 840 is best for students?
G5 (i5 8th gen) for most students. G7 if budget allows. See the student buying guide.
Is the G10 worth the premium over G8?
For long-term use, yes. For 2-3 year horizons, G8 is the better deal.
Can the EliteBook 840 run modern games?
Light esports (CS2, Dota 2, Valorant) at low settings — yes on G8+. AAA gaming — no. Use a gaming laptop or workstation for that.
How much should I pay for an 840 G7 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD?
PKR 80-95k for B-grade used; PKR 95-110k lab-serviced. Anything below PKR 70k for this spec is suspicious — check the unit carefully.
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