| Processor | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Processor model | i7-5600U | i5-6200U |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-5600 Mobile series | Intel Core i5-6200 series |
| Processor socket | BGA 1168 | LGA 1356 (Socket B2) |
| Processor threads | 4 | 4 |
| Processor cores | 2 | 2 |
| Processor codename | Broadwell | Skylake |
| Processor family | 5th gen Intel Core i7 | 6th gen Intel Core i5 |
| Processor frequency | 2.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 15 W |
| Software | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional | Windows 10 Pro |
| Recovery operating system | Windows 8.1 Pro | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Display & Graphics | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Panel type | | IPS |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display diagonal | 14 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | No |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | AMD Radeon R7 M260X | Not available |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 16 GB | 1.74 GB |
| Number of displays supported | | 3 |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | Yes |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 11.2 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 950 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | | 4.4 |
| Memory | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | | 16 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 4 GB | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Storage | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage media | SSD | SSD |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | 1 |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| LightScribe | No | |
| Optical drive type | No | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Network & Communication | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| 3G | No | No |
| 4G | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Interfaces/Ports | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| HDMI ports quantity | | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 | |
| DC-in jack | | Yes |
| Docking connector | Yes | Yes |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| ExpressCard slot | No | |
| Microphone in | No | Yes |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | | 4 |
| S/PDIF out port | No | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | | 1 |
| SmartCard slot | No | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 4 | |
| Input Devices | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Keyboard number of keys | | 102 |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Pointing device | | Clickpad |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | | Yes |
| Audio | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Audio system | DTS Studio Sound | DTS Studio Sound |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Built-in Devices | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Power | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| AC adapter input voltage | | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | | 2.37 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | | 19 V |
| Security | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | | Kensington |
| Design | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Brand | HP | Toshiba |
| Family | EliteBook | Tecra |
| Series | 800 | |
| Model name | 840 G2 | Z50-C-143 |
| Part Number | L9A86PA | PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Product type | Notebook | Notebook |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Silver | |
| EAN/UPC code | 0889296360094 | |
| Depth | 237 mm | 258 mm |
| Colour of product | | Metallic |
| Width | 339 mm | 379 mm |
| Height | 21 mm | 23.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Release Date | 2015-01-08 | 2018-01-10 |
| Battery Information | HP EliteBook 840 G2 L9A86PA | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 3 | 4 |
| Battery life | | 8 h |
