HP ELITEBOOK 840 G5HP EliteBook 840 G5 Laptop 14" FHD i5-8250U 8GB 256GB SSD Win 11 Pro

HP EliteBook 840 G5 14" FHD Business Laptop — Intel Core i5-8250U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro

The HP EliteBook 840 G5 is a genuine premium business ultrabook built for professionals who value a slim, durable aluminium chassis and dependable everyday performance. It pairs a crisp 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) non-touch display with a quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5-8250U processor, 8GB of DDR4 memory and a fast 256GB solid-state drive. Running Windows 11 Pro out of the box, it is an honest, cost-effective choice for email, documents, web-based apps, video calls and general office work — delivered with the build quality that made the EliteBook line a corporate favourite.

The EliteBook 840 series has long been HP's flagship 14-inch business line, the machine issued to staff at organisations that expect their hardware to survive years of daily travel, hot-desking and meeting-room shuffling. That pedigree is exactly what makes it such a strong buy on the refurbished market: you get corporate-grade engineering, a comfortable keyboard, a sensible port layout and a clean, professional look, all at a fraction of the original price. It is the sort of laptop that quietly gets the job done without drawing attention to itself.

This is a professionally refurbished machine, tested and prepared by our Melbourne workshop, and backed by a full 12-month warranty. It is a smart, sustainable way to own a business-grade laptop without paying business-grade new prices — ideal for a first laptop, a reliable second machine, or fitting out a team on a sensible budget.

Key Benefits

• Premium EliteBook build: A slim, lightweight aluminium chassis engineered to a business-durability standard, so it feels solid in the hand and stands up to daily commuting and desk-to-meeting use.
• Genuine everyday performance: The quad-core Intel Core i5-8250U keeps browser tabs, Office documents and video calls running smoothly for typical business and study workloads.
• Fast 256GB SSD storage: Solid-state storage means quick boot times, snappy app launches and responsive file access — a world apart from an old mechanical hard drive.
• Sharp 14-inch Full HD screen: The 1920 x 1080 non-touch display shows crisp text and clean detail, comfortable for long spreadsheets, reports and browsing.
• Highly portable 14-inch form factor: Compact and easy to carry between home, office and client sites, striking a practical balance between screen size and portability.
• Windows 11 Pro included: Ships with a licensed copy of Windows 11 Pro, giving you modern security features, BitLocker encryption and business-ready management tools ready to go.

Performance

At the heart of the EliteBook 840 G5 is the 8th-generation Intel Core i5-8250U, a quad-core, eight-thread processor with a 1.6GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.4GHz when you need extra headroom. Compared with the dual-core chips of earlier generations, this quad-core design handles everyday multitasking with noticeably more composure — you can keep a dozen browser tabs open, a video meeting running and a spreadsheet active without the machine grinding to a halt.

The 8GB of DDR4 memory is well matched to this laptop's role as a reliable everyday-business machine. It is comfortable for web browsing, Microsoft 365, email, cloud apps, streaming and video conferencing. This is an entry-level memory configuration — if you routinely run very large datasets, heavy virtual machines or dozens of simultaneous heavy applications, a higher-RAM model would suit you better, and we are happy to point you to one. For the day-to-day work most people actually do, 8GB paired with the fast SSD keeps things responsive, and it is a big step up from an older machine with a mechanical drive and less memory. We would rather set honest expectations than oversell: this is an everyday-business laptop, and within that role it performs reliably.

The 256GB solid-state drive is where you feel the difference every single day. Windows 11 Pro boots in seconds, applications open promptly and switching between tasks stays smooth. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 drives the Full HD display cleanly for everyday visuals, video playback and multi-window productivity, while keeping power draw low for better battery life.

The 14-inch Full HD panel is a genuine strength for productivity. At 1920 x 1080 it gives you enough vertical and horizontal space to work comfortably in two windows side by side — a document and a browser, or a spreadsheet and an email thread — without constant scrolling or squinting. Text stays sharp and clean, which matters when you spend hours reading and writing. The matte-friendly business panel is easy on the eyes through a full working day and is well suited to indoor office and home-office lighting.

Connectivity is another area where the EliteBook heritage shows. A modern USB-C / Thunderbolt port, full-size USB 3.1 ports, HDMI video out and a wired Ethernet (RJ-45) jack mean you can dock to a monitor, plug in peripherals and join a reliable wired network without a bag full of adapters. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth keep you connected on the move, and the integrated webcam is ready for video meetings straight out of the box. It is a practical, no-compromise port selection that many thinner modern laptops have since dropped.

Technical Specifications

Is It Right For You?

Condition Grades

Battery: 70%+ health for Grade A, 50–70% health for Grade B. All laptops include a 30-day battery warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 8GB of RAM enough for this laptop?

For everyday business use — email, Microsoft 365, web browsing, video calls and cloud apps — 8GB is comfortable and, paired with the fast SSD, keeps Windows 11 Pro responsive. If you plan to run heavy virtual machines, very large datasets or dozens of demanding programs at once, we suggest choosing a 16GB model instead.

Does it come with Windows 11 Pro installed?

Yes. Every unit ships with a licensed copy of Windows 11 Pro freshly installed and updated, so it is ready to sign in and start working the moment it arrives.

Is the screen a touchscreen?

No. This model has a 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) non-touch display, which is the standard configuration for this EliteBook and ideal for productivity work.

How long will the battery last on a charge?

Battery life varies with the grade and how you use the laptop. Grade A units retain 70% or more of original battery health and Grade B units 50–70%. Every laptop includes a 30-day battery warranty for peace of mind.

What is included in the box?

Your EliteBook 840 G5 comes with a compatible power adapter/charger. Original packaging and accessories are not included, which is standard for professionally refurbished equipment.

How much does shipping cost and how fast is it?

This laptop ships with free standard AU shipping. Orders are dispatched promptly from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking provided so you can follow your delivery.

Can I upgrade the storage or memory later?

The EliteBook 840 G5 offers user-accessible storage and memory in most configurations, so an upgrade is generally possible down the track. If you would like more capacity from day one, contact our team before ordering and we will help you find the right option.

Warranty & Why Buy From Reboot IT

Every laptop we sell is backed by a 12-month warranty, giving you genuine confidence in your purchase. If something is not right, our Melbourne-based support team is here to help — no overseas call centres, no runaround.

Reboot IT has been refurbishing and supplying quality business IT equipment since 2001. As an established Australian company based in Melbourne, we professionally test, clean and prepare every device before it ships, and we stand behind what we sell. Over two decades we have supplied businesses, schools, government departments and everyday buyers right across Australia, building a reputation for honest grading and dependable after-sales support. You can learn more about us at reboot-it.com.au.

This EliteBook 840 G5 ships with free standard AU shipping and a 30-day battery warranty in addition to the full 12-month warranty. Buying refurbished is not only easier on your budget — it keeps good hardware in use and out of landfill, a smarter and more sustainable choice for your business and the planet.