| Processor | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | |
| Processor model | i5-5200U | |
| Processor series | Intel Core i5-5200 Mobile Series | |
| Processor socket | BGA 1168 | |
| Processor threads | 4 | |
| Processor cores | 2 | |
| Processor codename | Broadwell | |
| Processor family | 5th gen Intel Core i5 | |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz | |
| Processor boost frequency | 2.7 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 3 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | |
| Software | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional | |
| Recovery operating system | Windows 8.1 Pro | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | |
| Display & Graphics | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Panel type | SVA | |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display diagonal | 14 inch | |
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colors | |
| Display resolution | 1600 x 900 pixels | |
| Display surface | Matt | |
| HD type | HD | |
| 3D | No | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | No | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | Not available | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 16 GB | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters supported | 1 | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 300 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 11.2 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 900 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | |
| Memory | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM | |
| Storage | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Hybrid-HDD capacity | 500 GB | |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB | |
| HDD interface | SATA | |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM | |
| Storage media | Hybrid-HDD | |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Hybrid-HDD cache type | Flash | |
| Hybrid-HDD cache memory | 32 GB | |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB | |
| Disc types supported | No | |
| LightScribe | No | |
| Optical drive type | No | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Network & Communication | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| 3G | No | |
| 4G | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | |
| Wi-Fi standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n | |
| WWAN | No | |
| Interfaces/Ports | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | 1 | |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 | |
| Docking connector | Yes | |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| ExpressCard slot | No | |
| S/PDIF out port | No | |
| SmartCard slot | No | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 4 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | 1 | |
| Input Devices | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes | |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes | |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | No | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Audio system | DTS Studio Sound | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Built-in Devices | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Power | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V | |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19 V | |
| AC adapter power | 65 W | |
| Power auto-sensing | Yes | |
| Security | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington | |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | |
| Design | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Brand | HP | |
| Family | EliteBook | |
| Series | 800 | |
| Model name | 840 G2 Base Model | |
| Part Number | G8R97AV | |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Black, Silver | |
| EAN/UPC code | 0888793199213 | |
| Depth | 237 mm | |
| Width | 339 mm | |
| Height | 21 mm | |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | |
| Release Date | 2015-01-15 | |
| Battery Information | HP EliteBook 840 G2 Base Model G8R97AV | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) | |
| Number of battery cells | 3 | |
