The laptops we’re going to review belong to the HP EliteBook segment. Known for its reputation for delivering top-tier quality and performance in the business segment, EliteBook laptops are the top choice for professionals and business users looking for superior computing equipment. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the features, performance, and innovations that make this EliteBook model stand out from its class, shedding light on how it meets the demanding needs of modern professionals.
In this article, we will review the HP EliteBook 845 G10 laptop. The laptop is powered by the latest Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, which comes with an integrated 780M graphics card. The laptop also comes with DDR5 memory, a PCIe Gen4 SSD, and a 2.5K display.
Specifications
| Screen | 14″ diagonal, 2560 x 1600, OLED, anti-glare, 500 nits, 100% sRGB |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (up to 5.2 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, 8 cores, 16 threads) |
| Wireless Connection | Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (2×2) wireless card and Bluetooth 5.3 , Fibocom FM350-GL 5G network card |
| Graphics card | Integrated AMD Radeon 780M |
| Memory | 32GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM (2 x 16GB), up to 64GB |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Camera | IR camera |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 port 2x USB Type-A port 1 HDMI 2.0 port 1 stereo headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Battery | 3-cell, 51Wh Li-ion battery with 65W AC adapter |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight | 1.38 kg (3.04lbs) |
Design and Appearance
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 features a rounded body design with curved edges for a comfortable grip. It comes with a 14-inch display, weighs 1.46 kg, and measures 315.6 x 224 x 19.2 mm, striking a balance between portability and usability.
The laptop has undergone a series of rigorous tests to prove its durability. These tests include drop tests, shock tests, vibration tests, extreme temperature tests, humidity tests, height tests, and more, all based on the strict MIL-STD-810H military standard. All of this ensures that the laptop can withstand all challenging conditions and harsh environments.
Display
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 has an impressive screen. It is a 14-inch OLED anti-glare display. This screen supports a 2560×1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
With a brightness of 500 nits, this screen is perfect for use in outdoor environments. It boasts a 100% sRGB color gamut, ensuring you see vibrant and accurate colors.
We tested the screen using Spyder X. The screen has 100% sRGB, 86% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and 85% NTSC color gamut. The screen has a peak brightness of 500 nits and a contrast ratio of around 1000:1. The average Delta-E value was 0.88.
Based on these results, we can say that using the screen on the HP EliteBook 845 G10 for daily office tasks will be a great experience.
Screen Test Results | |
| sRGB | 100% |
| Adobe RGB | 86% |
| DCI-P3 | 98% |
| NTSC | 85% |
| Maximum Brightness | 500nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Average Delta E | 0.87 |
| Minimum Delta E | 0.37 |
| Maximum Delta E | 2.84 |
Keyboard, TouchPad, and Ports
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 comes with the HP Premium Keyboard, which not only supports backlighting but is also spill-resistant. The backlit keyboard adds a stylish touch to this business laptop. The company has applied a special coating to ensure the effectiveness of this feature.
This full-size keyboard does not include a numeric keypad. It is designed with a user-friendly layout and comfortable 19.5 mm key spacing, offering a satisfying 1.5 mm key resilience and key travel. On the right side of the keyboard, you’ll find a fingerprint scanner, which lets you log in to Windows OS with a single touch.
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 has a generously sized touchpad that supports multi-touch gestures. Its large size makes navigation and interaction with the laptop interface intuitive and user-friendly.
On the left side, there are two USB 4 Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port.
On the right side, there is a SIM card slot, a security lock slot, a USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. While these ports should be sufficient for most regular office tasks, some users may still require an external docking station in some cases.
Battery and Charging
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 comes with a 51Wh battery, which is pretty standard for a 14-inch laptop. When the bottom cover is removed, you can see that the battery model number is WP03XL. HP uses the same battery in many EliteBook laptops. It is a 4,249mAh, 51Wh Li-Polymer battery.
According to HP’s official statement, the laptop offers up to 10 hours of battery life when playing a 1080p video. In our tests, we used PCMark 10 software to enable power-saving mode, close all applications, disable Wi-Fi, and set display brightness to 50%. Under these conditions, we achieved a battery life of 10 hours and 6 minutes. This should be enough for office tasks.
The EliteBook 845 G10 also comes with a 65W USB Type-C PD power adapter that can also charge your phone.
RAM, SSD, and Network
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 comes with 32GB DDR5 RAM. It has two SK hynix 16GB DDR5 memory modules (at 5600MHz). The laptop has two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, and you can upgrade the memory up to 64GB.
We also ran a RAM benchmark using AIDA64 memory testing, and the results were as follows: 61,599 MB/s read, 86,371 MB/s write, 68,140 MB/s copy, and a latency of 102.2 ns. The write speeds are impressive, while the read and copy speeds are completely satisfactory.
This laptop comes with a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD manufactured by KIOXIA. It belongs to their XG8 lineup and carries the following model number: KXG80ZNV1T02. It’s important to note that this laptop has only one SSD slot, so if you want to upgrade the storage, you’ll need to replace the existing SSD.
We conducted the first test using the AS SSD benchmark with the following results: total score of 5,598, sequential read speed of 4,833.98 MB/s, sequential write speed of 3,334.99 MB/s, 4K random read speed of 50.69 MB/s, and 4K random write speed of 143.01 MB/s.
In the second test, we used the CrystalDiskMark benchmark application, and the results were as follows: 7,077.09 MB/s sequential read speed, 5,612.43 MB/s sequential write speed, 53.47 MB/s 4K random read speed, and 127.89 MB/s 4K random write speed.
This laptop comes with a SIM card slot, so there’s no need to connect to the Internet via a cellular hotspot. Once the SIM card is inserted, you can enjoy faster internet speeds than traditional cellular hotspots. The laptop is powered by Fibocom’s FM350-GL 5G network card, which supports 5G Sub-6 band and 4G LTE CAT16 specification, and also includes a MIMO 4×4 antenna.
CPU and its Benchmark
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 is powered by the Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS processor, which is based on the advanced TSMC 4nm manufacturing process. The chip features the Zen4 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads. It also has 8MB of L2 cache and 16MB of L3 cache.
It also has a Radeon 780M graphics card with RDNA 3 architecture. The graphics have 12 CU units and 768 stream processors with a core frequency of up to 2700 MHz. Here are some of the benchmark results of the CPU:
CineBench R15: 245cb on single-core and 2,347cb on multi-core
Cinebench R20: 618cb on single-core and 5,965cb on multi-core
Cinebench R23: 1,583pts on single-core and 15,122pts on multi-core
CPU Benchmark | ||
| Single-Core | Multi-Core | |
| CineBench R15 | 245cb | 2347cb |
| CineBench R20 | 618cb | 5965cb |
| CineBench R23 | 1583pts | 15122pts |
Cooling System and Stress Testing
This 14-inch laptop has a compact cooling system that includes a single fan and dual 8mm heat pipes, with a heat dissipation efficiency of 40W.
The CPU was stress-tested using the AIDA64 FPU application, and the room temperature was 29°C. After running the benchmark for half an hour, the CPU’s power consumption stabilized at 35W, and its temperature rose to 87°C, while the full core frequency remained at 3.35GHz.
Summary:
The HP EliteBook 845 G10 is a standout laptop designed for business professionals seeking top-tier performance and reliability. Its sleek and durable design has passed stringent military-standard tests, ensuring it can withstand harsh conditions. The laptop features a 14-inch OLED display with a 2.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing an immersive visual experience. With the Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, it delivers exceptional speed and multitasking capabilities for the most demanding tasks.
It supports Thunderbolt 4 and comes with a SIM card slot for high-speed internet access. The spill-resistant keyboard, fingerprint scanner for quick Windows OS login, and impressive battery life of over 10 hours make it an excellent choice for professionals on the move.
