ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404) vs HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11: specs comparison
How the ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404) (2024 laptop) and the HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 (2024 laptop) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 has the larger battery: 56 Wh vs 42 Wh for ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404).
- HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11's display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404).
- HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 offers more RAM: up to 64 GB vs up to 16 GB.
- HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 offers more storage: up to 2 TB vs up to 512 GB.
- HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 has Thunderbolt 4; ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404)'s port list has no Thunderbolt port.
- HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 has an SD card slot; ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404)'s official port list does not include one.
In common: both list a 2024 launch.
Who should pick which
- Pick the HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 if you want the larger 56 Wh battery, a smoother display (up to 120 Hz), more RAM (up to 64 GB) and more storage (up to 2 TB).
None of the computed differences favour the ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404); it may still differ in price, design or features the official pages do not list.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404) | HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2024 | 2024 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-1315U (up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores) / Intel Core 5 120U (up to 5.0 GHz, 10 cores) / Intel Core 5 320 (up to 4.6 GHz, 6 cores, NPU up to 16 TOPS) / Intel Core 3 304 (up to 4.3 GHz, 5 cores, NPU up to 15 TOPS) | Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (options: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U / 135U / 125H / 135H, Intel Core Ultra 7 155U / 165U / 155H / 165H) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics / Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (select Core Ultra H-series with at least 16 GB dual-channel memory) / Intel Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB DDR4 on board; 8GB DDR5 on board; 8GB / 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM (single-channel only) | 8 GB up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (256GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD on one configuration) | 256 GB up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD (up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe TLC) |
| Display | 35.56cm (14), FHD (1920 x 1080), 16:9, 60Hz, anti-glare | 35.6 cm (14") diagonal: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) UWVA, anti-glare, 300 / 400 / 800 nits (800-nit option with HP Sure View 5 privacy screen), touch or non-touch; or WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120Hz, 500 nits, DCI-P3 100% |
| Battery | 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion | HP Long Life 3-cell, 56 Whr Polymer; HP Fast Charge approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x HDMI 1.4 | 2 Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps (power charging), 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 headphone/mic combo jack, 1 Nano SIM card slot, 1 security lock slot, optional smart card reader |
| Weight | 1.40 kg (3.09 lbs) | Starting at 1.418 kg (3.13 lb) with 56.00 Wh battery |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Pro Education / FreeDOS |
| Dimensions | 32.49 x 21.39 x 1.79 cm | 315.69 (W) x 224.41 (D) x 9.04 mm (front) / 16.35 mm (rear); maximum height 19.2 mm |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-27 |
Questions
What is the difference between ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404) and HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11?
HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 has the larger battery: 56 Wh vs 42 Wh for ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404). HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11's display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404). HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 offers more RAM: up to 64 GB vs up to 16 GB.
Which has the bigger battery, ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404) or HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11?
HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 has the larger battery: 56 Wh vs 42 Wh for ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404).
Which has the higher refresh rate, ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404) or HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11?
HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11's display refreshes at up to 120 Hz, vs up to 60 Hz on ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1404).
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from ASUS’s and HP’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.