Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs HP Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

128specifications compared
37differ
91identical
70known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Laptop
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Black
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Red
Form factor
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Clamshell
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:No
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
- Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-6100U

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Comparison of B8230UA-GH0226E, 15-bk062sa
198 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0226E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop Model B8230UA-GH0226E View product	B HP Pavilion x360 15-bk062sa Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 15-bk062sa View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Red
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Edge to Edge Glass
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	i3-6100U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	QPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x4, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	24 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	1916	1916
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B&O PLAY
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x1
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.2
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	4G	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for one	LTE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office 365, McAfee LiveSafe
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dropbox
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 10 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88194	88180
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EZ	SR2EU
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP CoolSenseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Dual Speakers
HP front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP TrueVision HD
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Prismatic
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	49 Wh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, User	Power on
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.37 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	310 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	215 mm	250 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.29 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.06 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	305 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.95 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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