HP EliteBook 840 G8 Core i5 11th Gen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Refurbished) – Secure Local Storage for Work That Can’t Wait for the Internet
The refurbished HP EliteBook 840 G8 is a 14-inch aluminium business laptop with a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, so client files, accounting databases, survey data and offline installers stay on the machine instead of depending on a stable internet connection. That matters when Safaricom or fibre links drop out upcountry, or when confidential records should not sit in a shared cloud folder. In addition, HP’s business security stack, including TPM 2.0 and HP Sure Start firmware protection, helps keep that locally stored data safe.
Under the keyboard, an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor (i5-1135G7 or vPro i5-1145G7, depending on unit) delivers 4 cores, 8 threads and turbo speeds up to 4.4GHz, with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Meanwhile, 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM keeps accounting software, Office and Teams running together smoothly. For meetings, HP adds a world-facing third microphone alongside Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers, which captures voices across a conference table more clearly. Furthermore, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6 and a 53Wh Long Life battery round out a laptop that weighs about 1.32kg. Every unit arrives refurbished, tested and inspected for dependable daily use.
Key Features
In short, this refurbished HP EliteBook 840 G8 stands out in five areas:
- 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD – ample local storage for client files, databases and offline work.
- Business security – TPM 2.0 and HP Sure Start firmware protection; additionally, a webcam privacy shutter.
- 11th Gen Intel Core i5 – 4 cores and 8 threads with Iris Xe Graphics for everyday business work.
- 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM – smooth multitasking, with two SO-DIMM slots that support up to 64GB.
- World-facing third microphone – clearer voice pickup in meeting rooms, with Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio.
Technical Specifications
Specifically, the table below details every core specification of the refurbished HP EliteBook 840 G8:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook PC |
| Condition | Refurbished – tested and inspected |
| Operating System | Windows (installed on refurbishment)* |
| Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 (up to 4.2GHz) or i5-1145G7 vPro (up to 4.4GHz); 8MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads* |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4-3200 (2 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel support, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (supports up to 2TB) |
| Display | 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, anti-glare* |
| Keyboard | Spill-resistant, backlit keyboard* |
| Camera | HD camera with privacy shutter; IR camera on select units* |
| Audio | Dual speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen, multi-array microphones including a world-facing third microphone |
| Security | TPM 2.0, HP Sure Start; fingerprint reader on select units* |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 and Bluetooth 5 |
| Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2 x USB Type-A 5Gbps, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x headphone/microphone combo; nano SIM slot on WWAN units* |
| Battery | HP Long Life 3-cell, 53Wh Li-ion polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours 45 minutes (HP rated) |
| Fast Charge | Approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | 45W or 65W USB Type-C adapter* |
| Durability | MIL-STD 810H tested |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 32.3 x 21.5 x 1.79cm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.32kg |
| Build | Aluminium chassis |
Who This Laptop Is Best Suited For
As a result of this combination of specs, three types of users benefit most:
- Accountants, auditors and lawyers who keep confidential client records and large databases on the device and, therefore, value 512GB of secure local storage.
- Researchers, M&E officers and field enumerators who collect and analyse data in areas with unreliable internet across counties such as Turkana, Kitui and Kilifi.
- Managers and team leads who run meetings from conference rooms and benefit from the world-facing microphone and Thunderbolt 4 docking.
For fixed office or reception workstations, however, a desktop may suit better; browse our range of HP Desktops to complete your setup.





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