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Spec
HP ProBook 840 G8
HP ProBook 850 G5
Summary
LB Score
45
★
31
Value
46
★
22
Price
$417
$373
★
Use class
Mid Office
Mid Office
Screen
Diagonal
14
15.6
Resolution
1920x1080
1920x1080
Panel type
ips
ips
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
50
50
Processor & graphics
CPU score
58
★
33
GPU type
iGPU
iGPU
GPU score
0
0
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
★
32 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
48.0 Wh
48.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
4.2 h
★
3.5 h
Chassis
Weight
1.40 kg
★
1.78 kg
Type
Business
Business
Release year
2020
★
2017
Verdict
Best overall: HP ProBook 840 G8 · wins 16 of 20 parameter rows
Why HP ProBook 840 G8 over HP ProBook 850 G5
- Value: 46 vs 22 (+24)
- RAM (max): 64 GB vs 32 GB (+32)
- Upgrade potential: 100 vs 50 (+50)
Is the $44 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP ProBook 840 G8 costs ≈ $0.6/mo more to own than HP ProBook 850 G5 — extra depreciation $0.4/mo plus $0.2/mo the $44 premium could earn at 4.16%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Oct 30, 2026).