HP EliteBook 840 G5
It depends on the processor: 8th-gen models can run Windows 11 officially, older ones can’t.
Windows 11
Depends on processorSupported with an 8th-gen processor. Models with a 7th-gen i5-7200U or i5-7300U aren’t supported.
Linux
Runs wellHP doesn’t certify it for Linux, but mainstream distributions run on it. Try it from a live USB first to check Wi-Fi, sleep and the fingerprint reader before you install.
ChromeOS Flex
CertifiedCertified by Google, with ChromeOS Flex support until 2028.
Our recommendation
Check which processor yours has (Settings, then System, then About). If it’s 8th gen, upgrade to Windows 11 for free after running PC Health Check. If it’s 7th gen, enroll in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to stay safe until October 12, 2027, then move to Linux Mint or ChromeOS Flex.
Tech specs
| Released | 2018 · Laptop |
|---|---|
| Processor | 8th gen: Intel Core i5-8250U, i5-8350U, i7-8550U, i7-8650U. 7th gen: Intel Core i5-7200U, i5-7300U |
| Generation | Intel 8th gen (some 7th gen) |
| Memory | 2 slots, DDR4-2400, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | One M.2 2280 slot (SATA or NVMe) |
| Security chip | TPM 2.0 |
Upgrades worth making
Both memory slots are upgradeable, so 16 GB is straightforward, and the M.2 slot takes a standard NVMe SSD.
Frequently asked questions
Can the HP EliteBook 840 G5 run Windows 11?
It depends on the processor: 8th-gen models can run Windows 11 officially, older ones can’t. Supported with an 8th-gen processor. Models with a 7th-gen i5-7200U or i5-7300U aren’t supported.
Can the HP EliteBook 840 G5 run Linux?
Runs well. HP doesn’t certify it for Linux, but mainstream distributions run on it. Try it from a live USB first to check Wi-Fi, sleep and the fingerprint reader before you install.
Does ChromeOS Flex work on the HP EliteBook 840 G5?
Certified by Google, with ChromeOS Flex support until 2028.
How much memory can the HP EliteBook 840 G5 take?
2 slots, DDR4-2400, up to 32 GB.
What storage does the HP EliteBook 840 G5 use?
One M.2 2280 slot (SATA or NVMe).