HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB

Core Ultra 7 · 32GB · 2024

/ 100

From $2,099

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins by 11

Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

/ 100

From $1,999

Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB lands at 83 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB if…

✓Current-gen silicon
✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
✓Manufacturer warranty

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…

✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
✓Best-in-class speakers

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on gpu (92 vs 78).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on battery (92 vs 73).

Display

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Panel quality for creative and media work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on display (96 vs 86).

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,099).

HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB 83

94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Score breakdown

HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB

cpu 83

gpu 78

display 86

battery 73

portability 92

design 0

build 0

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

cpu 96

gpu 92

display 96

battery 92

portability 0

design 96

build 96

Specs side-by-side

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HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec	HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB	MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
CPU	▲ Core Ultra 7	Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
RAM	▲ 32GB	24 / 48 GB unified
Release year	2024	—
Display	—	14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
GPU	—	16-core GPU
Storage	—	512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
Battery	—	72.4 Wh
Weight	—	1.55 kg

HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB

Pros

+Current-gen silicon
+Competitive spec-for-dollar
+Manufacturer warranty

Cons

−Battery varies by config
−Some SKUs heavy
−RAM often soldered

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Pros

+Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
+Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
+Best-in-class speakers

Cons

−8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
−No OLED option
−Notch in display

FAQ: HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Which is better, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB worth the price? +

At $2,099, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in portability.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Does HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on gpu (92 vs 78). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on battery (92 vs 73). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.