HP Laptop EliteBook 840 G5

Quad-Core i7 Processor 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Backlit Keyboard Windows 11 Pro Bang & Olufsen Speakers 14" FHD Screen
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HP Laptop EliteBook 840 G5 - Quad-Core i7 Processor 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Backlit Keyboard Windows 11 Pro Bang & Olufsen Speakers 14" FHD Screen
£279.00
£279.00
£429.00

Joey, Tech Expert @ Laptop Station

“HP has nailed this one! At £279, it punches well above its weight for the price. Laptops around this price typically score between 13 and 16.”

22/30 My score

Great for

The kids to play Roblox or simple flash games
Basic photo editing on apps like Canva or GIMP
Connecting up one or two extra screens

Also good for

Security conscious folk who want extra privacy
Video and voice calls on Teams and WhatsApp
Watching TV or movies on YouTube, Netflix or iPlayer

Not ideal if you need

Professional editing using DaVinci, SolidWorks, Sketchup
Advanced gaming for Cyberpunk or Marvel Rivals
Action games like GTA V and Fortnite

Laptop FAQs

We've answered the common questions we're asked about this laptop.

Yes. You can choose to pay for your laptop monthly up to 24 months with our finance partner, Payl8r. Simply choose the Payl8r option at checkout. You can pay an optional deposit, and choose how many months.

Here’s how it looks:

Over 24 months from £11.62
Over 18 months from £15.50
Over 12 months from £23.25

The rate provided to you is subject to credit. Over 18s only.

Representative example: If you borrow £510.00 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 2.50% and an annual rate of 30.00% and a representative APR of 65.5%, you will pay: Monthly payment: £55.25. Total repayments: £663.00. Total charge for credit: £153.00.

We have Klarna too. Pay in 3 payments of £93.00 with no interest. Choose Klarna at checkout.

Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Pro. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.

Yes, this laptop has a HDMI port so you can connect a TV or bigger screen. These ports are the same as you’ll find on DVD players and games consoles.

There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.

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Thoroughly checked

Each laptop is checked by our technicians and is backed by a 12 month warranty.

21 point check

Each laptop receives a comprehensive check of all its components, moving bits, and internals to make sure they're all tip-top.

1.System & BIOS check
2.Processor performance check
3.Memory RAM test
4.Storage health check
5.Battery health check
6.Display quality check
7.Keyboard test
8.Trackpad test
9.Ports & connections
10.Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
11.Audio speakers & mic
12.Camera test
13.Cooling system check
14.Fan noise check
15.Graphics performance
16.Shake test
17.Photos taken
18.Build & hinge check
19.Exterior condition
20.Clean & dust removal
21.Final ready-to-use check

The geeky bit

Performance and technical information

A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.

Processor
Intel i7 1.9GHz (8650U) - Quad Core
RAM
16GB
Storage
256GB SSD
Graphics
Integrated Graphics
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro installed
Screen Size
14"
Resolution
  • (1920x1080)
Screen Features
  • Full HD
  • IPS
Ports
  • 2xUSB-A
  • Thunderbolt
  • HDMI
Networking
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • Ethernet
Other Features
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Webcam
  • Lightweight (Under 1.6KG)
  • Privacy Shutter
  • Fingerprint Reader

About HP Laptop EliteBook 840 G5 - Quad-Core i7 Processor 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Backlit Keyboard Windows 11 Pro Bang & Olufsen Speakers 14" FHD Screen

A durable and fantastic all-round spec'd HP the 840 G5 comes from HPs EliteBook range of business laptops resulting ina stronger chassis and fantastic all-round specifications for just £269.

Key Features
- The quad-core i7 processor is perfect for powering through your daily tasks.
- Have plenty web pages open with 16GB RAM and store files on its large 256GB SSD.
- It features a stronger, metallic chassis; more durable than plastic consumer models.
- You get a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals and external monitors.
- Type up important documents and respond to emails on its backlit keyboard.
- Windows 11 Pro has plenty of networking and security features, while this model also has a webcam privacy shutter and a fingerprint sensor.

An excellent model from HPs own refurbishing program, the EliteBook 840 G5 is a superb choice for just £269.

Images are for illustration purposes only  Refurbished, 12-months warranty


About the VAT Margin Scheme (VMS)

The VAT Margin Scheme allows selected used laptops and electronics to be sold without charging standard 20% VAT.

For home users: Great news, you won't pay any VAT on this item. The price shown already reflects the total you'll pay, you don't need to do anything.

For VAT registered businesses: You're still getting a cracking deal, however, this laptop won't be supplied with a VAT invoice as there is none to reclaim. You'll still get a receipt.

Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Note: This is a business laptop, professionally erased and re-installed with Windows 11 Pro. This machine may have belonged to an organisation, and therefore it is not suitable for those who need to use Microsoft Intune, or similar MDM systems. If this is for school, please check with them before you order.

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Ratings based on this laptop’s specifications and our software requirements.

Adobe After Effects

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Adobe Illustrator

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Adobe InDesign

Not compatible

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Adobe Lightroom (Classic)

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Adobe Photoshop

Not compatible

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Adobe Photoshop Elements

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Adobe Premiere Elements

Not compatible

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Adobe Premiere Pro

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Affinity Photo

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Canva

Basic · 1/4

Best for: Can design simple posters, invitations & social posts made from templates plus work on small presentations with text, a few images & basic layouts.

CapCut

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

CyberLink PowerDirector 365

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

GIMP

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Serato DJ Pro

Not compatible

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Football Manager 26

Not compatible

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Fortnite

Not compatible

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Hogwarts Legacy

Not compatible

This laptop does not meet our compatibility criteria for this app.

Minecraft Java Edition

Not compatible

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Microsoft Word, Excel or Google Docs

Very Good · 3/4

Best for: Working on slightly larger Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents.

Kids Schoolwork

Very Good · 3/4

Best for: Kids at High School. A good choice for non-app specific work including projects, online research and eLearning.