Are there any alternatives?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a strong competitor in terms of its performance and battery life, and it’s also less expensive when configured the same ($2,260 on sale), but it only has a one-year warranty, Lenovo also packs in several business features, but they’re not quite as extensive as HP’s selection.

　　Dell offers the Latitude 7420, another solid alternative that’s also less expensive at $2,020 (with a three-year warranty). Dell has its own suite of business tools, and the Latitude will also serve organizations well if they need security measures that are easy to manage.

　　If you don’t need a business-class laptop, then there are a host of consumer alternatives. But in that case, the EliteBook 840 Aero G8 shouldn’t even be under consideration.

　　

How long will it last?

The EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is well-built and should give confidence that it can last for years of typical business use. The components are up to date, meaning it will keep up with Windows requirements for years as well. You’ll appreciate the three-year warranty, which should be expected for business-class machines but isn’t always provided without an extra fee.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. It’s expensive but worth it if you need a laptop that your business can trust.