Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs HP 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop

108specifications compared
49differ
59identical
111known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Black
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:Silver, White
Display resolution
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Display surface
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Matt
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:Gloss
Processor family
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:N3700
Processor threads
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:8
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:3.6 GHz
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:2.6 GHz
- 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of G501JW-CN207H, 15-ac017na
219 specifications	A ASUS ROG G501JW-CN207H laptop 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Model G501JW-CN207H View product	B HP 15-ac017na Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop Model 15-ac017na View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver, White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Matt	Gloss
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	N3700
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Braswell
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
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
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	700 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	Yes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x416	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, DVD
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	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
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Alphanumeric	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	87261
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR29E
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 4570 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.01 kg	2.19 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	384.3 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	254.6 mm
HeightDiffers	206 mm	24.3 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	470 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	294 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.05 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM87	Unknown — not stated by the source

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